Mentor Portland
Run by Boys and Girls Aid
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
Mentor Portland works with youth between the ages of 8-14, who are experiencing serious interruptions to their family life such as being in foster care. The youth in our community all have different stories and different struggles, but need is the same: someone they can trust, someone who's consistent, someone they can look up to, and a sense of safe community. A mentor's year-long presence has a direct and positive impact on youth, whether that is higher school attendance; improved social skills; healthier family relationships or the just ability to trust. Youth aren't the only ones whose lives can change from this friendship, mentoring can change two lives - theirs and yours.
Activities bowling, horseback riding, community service and beautification, and cultural events. We also provide a weekend at Camp Collins. Here pairs have the opportunity to strengthen their relationship and have a great time with a challenge/ropes course, teambuilding activities, nature viewing, and evening campfires.
Mentor Portland provides mentors with valuable skills in building their relationship through professional training. Pairs are on teams with a team leader, who is a former mentor. Activities may include a mentor pair, a team, or the whole community.
Ages of Youth in the Program
8 to 14
Description of Youth in the Program
Portland youth between the ages of 8-14 who are currently in or have been in foster care.
Quality Standards of Program
Mentor Portland volunteers receive 14 hours of training before they are matched with youth, then have access to on-going training throughout their experience.
Youth Goals and Outcomes
Mentor Portland establishes and supports meaningful mentor relationships between responsible adults and youth through a community that is committed to their growth and success.
Mentor Profile
The ability to provide weekly assistance to elementary or middle school students with emphasis on academic assistance.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
- Volunteer(s) with one or more youth (group or team)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Community-based (community activities might include, sports, meals, museums, concerts, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Weekday Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Weekend
Contact Information
Contact: Elaine Monterastelli
Phone: (503) 542-2702
Email: emonterastelli@boysandgirlsaid.org
