The Requirements
Mentoring doesn’t require a lot of special skills. Along with just a small time commitment, all you need is the ability to listen and offer friendship and encouragement to a young person. Each of our partners have different requirements they request of their mentors. Below you will find each of our organizations and the requirements that they request of their mentor applicants.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama Participant Requirements
Each potential mentor is required to submit to a reference and background check before they can be matched. In addition, those in the Community‐based program must provide a drivers license and valid car insurance. Learn More
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama Participant Requirements
Each potential mentor is required to submit to a background check before they can be matched. Learn More
Dumas Wesley Participant Requirements
Each potential mentor is required to submit to a background check before they can be matched.
Mentors will be asked to meet with their child weekly for at least one hour and commit to a term of six months. Learn More
Team Focus Participant Requirements
All applicants must fill out an application and submit themselves to a background check. Learn More
Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast Participant Requirements
Peer mentors must be at least 16 years of age, and adult mentors must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer. Because consistency is critical for successful mentoring relationships, a minimum of a one-year commitment is required from all adult mentors. All applicants must submit themselves to a background check. Learn More