Mentors for Success Program Information
●Who?
○Caring adult professionals over the age of 18, who have a desire to develop a relationship with an “at-risk” youth and possess strong character and leadership skills.
○At-risk youth ages 8-15 who have the desire to commit to the program.
●What?
○“Mentors for Success” is a high impact volunteer experience offered at Brigade Boys & Girls Club. It provides an opportunity for adults to develop a positive relationship with an at-risk youth in order to offer support and guidance as these youth grow socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Mentors offer support by listening, giving advice, helping with school work, and serving as a positive role model. These relationships are built on trust and understanding and provide youth with a sense of belonging, usefulness, power, and influence.
●Where?
○Brigade Boys & Girls Club - 2759 Vance St. Wilmington, NC 28412
●When?
○2 hours bi-weekly (or as often as possible!)
■After-School Hours: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
■Summer Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
■Seasonal events (holiday party, pool party, field trips) begin at 6:30pm on designated Fridays and may also occur on Saturday.
■Mentors will receive badges with which they “clock-in”
○Mentors are expected to commit to 1 year with evaluation after 6 months.
○Mentors will also be expected to evaluate their Mentees on a bi-monthly basis.
●Why?
○Youth in Wilmington need positive adult role models who understand them and care about their well-being. Often our kids do not receive the attention they need at school or at home, this program aims to change that. We want all of our kids to know that they are cared for and that their success is important.
●How?
○Mentors will come in on their designated day after checking in with the Mentor Coordinator to make sure their mentee is present. They will usually begin by checking in on academic progress, after this they are free to engage in any fun and safe activity they want for the day!
Mentors for Success Application Process
- Fill out an application and email, fax or drop it off at the club.
- Application reviewed by Mentor Coordinator.
- In person interview/information session.
- Background check and drug screening processed.
- Complete both training sessions.
- Meet with mentee and parent to complete process.
- Start being an awesome mentor to one of our amazing kids!
Training and Resources
- 45 minute training session with Mentor Coordinator.
- 2 hour session of shadowing another mentor.
- Training resources will be provided in addition to all mentors. Mentors will report directly to the Mentor Coordinator who will act as their main resource during their time as a mentor.
Please email completed application to or fax to (910) 729-0280