Volunteer to be a Mentor

Share What You Know and Love, Mentor a Child

If you have 1 hour a week free consider sharing your life lessons with a young person in your community or near your workplace and help make a real difference in their lives. Fun Outings and Events are planned throughout the year. Once you express an interest in the Mentoring Program BAM will contact you. First we will interview you and conduct background checks. (Some programs will require a clean driving record –we will assist you w/all of this. ). Then we train you and help match you with a child near your work or home. We strive to match adult and child who have similar interests. Then you choose a day of the week that you can visit w/your mentee and you and your mentee are on your way. Then the fun begins as the two of you get to know one and other . If you have concerns the BAM staff is always available. We look forward to meeting you.

What's In It For the Child

1. Giving a child the influence of a stable, responsible adult in their life
2. Improving a child’s self-esteem
3. Giving a child a chance at a fuller life
4. Teaching a child basic social interactions and etiquette

What’s In It For You?

1. Feeling of real accomplishment
2. Flexible way to volunteer
1. Near your home or work
2. In your own time frame
3. Spend time with a child, even if your own are grown

Professional Training and Support

1. Quarterly trainings available to interact with other mentors and professionals
2. Constant support available to answer questions, field concerns and offer guidance.

Other Mentoring Options / Programs

Whatever your age or interests, there’s a child in Rutland County who will benefit from your attention. Tell us what program will fit your lifestyle best and we will get you started.

1. Athletic / Fitness Oriented Programs
2. Programs for College students to pair up with grade school students
3. High school students working with local businesses