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MentorU

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Want to learn more? Join us for one of our upcoming in-person information sessions. These will be held at our office at 1209 Harney St. Suite 110.

Thursday, June 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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WHAT IS MentorU?

MentorU provides screened and trained volunteer mentors to high school students enrolled in an academic enrichment class intended to keep students on track for graduation and success.

OBJECTIVE

To help high school students develop personal,
academic and career skills.

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HOW DOES MentorU WORK?

  • CLASS SESSIONS
    CLASS SESSIONS

    Students attend weekly class sessions led by the MentorU Program Coordinator to learn the week’s curriculum.

  • COMMUNICATE
    COMMUNICATE

    Mentors respond to weekly messages from students with prompts based on that week's topics.

  • MONTHLY EVENTS
    MONTHLY EVENTS

    Students and mentors meet 7 - 9 times in a school year to work through interactive activities.

  • STAFF SUPPORT
    STAFF SUPPORT

    Each match is supported by the Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU Program Coordinator to provide coaching, resources, and guidance throughout the duration of the match.

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THE IMPACT

Our evidence is based on three measurable outcome areas: academic achievement,
social-emotional skill and avoidance of risky behavior.

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Steps To Become a MentorU Big

  • STEP 1

    Talk to BBBS staff
    about being a Big.

  • STEP 2

    Complete the volunteer application.

  • STEP 3

    Complete an Information Session
    & Mentor Training.

  • STEP 4

    Complete an online interview to help us get to know you and who would make a good student for you.

  • STEP 5

    Hear all about your student from the MentorU Program Coordinator.

  • STEP 6

    Meet your student and connect with them online for the first time.

  • COMMITMENT
    • Weekly online communication.
    • 2.5 hours total per month.
    • 7 to 9 in-person meetings (1.5 hours per meeting)
    • Commit to the program for two school years
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
    • Must be at least 19 years of age.
    • Must have a valid driver's license.
    • Complete a background and reference check.

We value diversity, and no person will be denied equal opportunity to volunteer
because of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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QUESTIONS?

SAM MAXFIELD
MentorU Program Manager
smaxfield@bbbsomaha.org
402.330.6695

ALEJANDRA CASTELLANOS
MentorU Program Coordinator
acastellanos@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3347

BEN WELLS
MentorU Program Coordinator
bwells@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3349

JACKIE HALSEY
MentorU Program Coordinator
jhalsey@bbbsomaha.org
402.330.6352

KRISTIN MIHALO
MentorU Program Coordinator
kmihalo@bbbsomaha.org
402.807.3235

MICHELLE COX
MentorU Program Coordinator
mcox@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3352

Be A Big