Braided Haven Mentor Program recruits and trains a diverse group of individuals who are open and affirming, patient, kind, willing to give of themselves, and their time. Mentors engage with mentees to strengthen the relationship, but more importantly help build confidence and offer motivation. We desire people who are open to fostering an environment for creativity, peace, hope, growth, and sense of family and ongoing support.
All mentoring provided is curated based on the needs of the mentee. One on One mentoring is offered for those who are interested and will participate in the Mentor/Mentee Matching process to assure the needs of the mentee for the greatest outcome, Youth entering the Braided Haven mentoring program will have access to a team of individuals to create a continuum of care for the mentee.
Mentor/Mentee time should consist of the following but not limited to career development, academic support, and socialization. Whether it is a team or one on one session Mentors are encouraged to set goals within relationships to measure progress and to measure outcomes.
Mentees should expect to learn how to have healthy interactions and relationships. Participants should anticipate weekly visits, engage in goal setting and planning on how Mentor/Mentee time is spent.
Mentors are expected to prepare youth for adulthood and young adults acclimatize into society with as much support as possible by providing practical tools and guidance to help achieve their individual dreams and goals.
Mentors are expected to support youth and young adults to cognitively process what it is to be LGBTQIA+ and how they're viewed in the society in which they live and empower them to engage their communities in a healthy and responsible way.
Mentors will also be on-call for emergencies such as suicide prevention, or in response to a police call as a result of a violent incident.
