Are you …
Motivated to support young people as they discover their strengths, career interests and imagine their futures?
Connected to a network of contacts with diverse careers, experiences, and connections?
Interested in making a difference in your community?
If you answer YES to any of these, please explore the various mentor opportunities at Charting Careers:
One-to-One Mentoring
At the foundation of Charting Careers programming are one-to-one mentor relationships. We support real, meaningful, long-lasting bonds between caring adults and young people. Our volunteers commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person. Charting Careers provides supportive environments, caring connections, and positive experiences to promote resiliency in children. Volunteers commit to spend up to eight hours per month with their mentee, including communication for 1-2 hours per week with at least one in-person meeting.
Small-Group Mentoring
Charting Careers also provides small group mentoring experiences, where young people participate in a group setting with small groups of trusted adults. Volunteers commit to meeting with youth once a week for 1 hours.
Mentor Requirements
Be at least 21 years old
Commit to one-year of meeting once a week with a young person
Reside in the commuting area of Annapolis, MD
Be interested in working with young people
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
Be willing to attend mentor training sessions
Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
Have access to an automobile, be able to provide proof (Not necessary for group mentors)
Benefits of Mentoring
Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and to individuals
Being part of a community of mentor volunteers
Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals
Acquisition of new skills as a volunteer
Connection to a younger generation
Appreciation of varied cultures
Access to mentee/mentor group activities
Ongoing mentor learning and training opportunities
Role of a Mentor
Serve as a positive role model and friend
Consistently dedicate time to listen, provide encouragement, build self-esteem, and motivate a young person
Act with integrity
Protect the safety of your mentee
Act in a way that benefits your mentee
Behave in a fair and objective way
Respect the rights and dignity of your mentee and his/her/their family
Behave in a trustworthy and responsible way
Engage in free to low cost activities
Explore the interest of a young person
Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Charting Careers prohibits discrimination in its programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.