Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program Overview

The Fresh Start Mentoring Program is goal based and supports focus on one of four tracks: education, career advancement, economic self sufficiency or micro-entrepreneurship. The program is designed to unite women in transition with female volunteer mentors who can provide accountability and follow through to goal completion.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee , please call the Mentoring Program staff at (602) 261-7163 for application information.

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Mentors

Program Requirements

Mentors are volunteers who work one-on-one with a woman who is working hard to turn her life around. In this goal-based program a mentor is asked to help keep her Mentee focused on her goals by serving as a supportive accountability coach. Mentors must make a 1year commitment to spend 10 hours a month with their mentee. Mentors are required to communicate once per week by phone and/or e-mail, and meet at least twice per month in person with their Mentee. There is a $30 charge for the Mentor’s background check.

To find out more about the Mentoring Program, please contact the Mentoring Program Coordinator at 602-261-7163. All applicants are required to complete an application and background check followed by an in-person interview. After completion of the interview, prospective mentors will attend orientation. After the completion of orientation, the matching process takes anywhere from 1-8 weeks. New Mentor orientations are offered once a quarter. The Mentoring Staff is available for ongoing support and communication for both the Mentors and Mentees.

Mentor Application Form

Mentees

Program Requirements

Mentees are women who are working toward educational, career advancement, financial self sufficiency and/or micro-entrepreneurship goals and would like the support of a professional woman, or mentor. Mentees are offered support, guidance and assistance with reaching their goals.

To supplement the mentoring relationship, additional workshops are offered focusing on communication, interpersonal skills, goal setting and achievement. These workshops are catered to women in the Mentoring Program and are free of charge.

The Mentoring program offers a unique opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with another woman, and to receive life-changing support. To find out more about the Mentoring Program, please call the Mentoring Program Coordinator at 602-261-7163.