Your Mentor Responsibilities
Being a mentor at Big Heart is all about helping others grow and feel part of the community. In this role, you will be a friend, a guide, and a helper.
Build Friendships
You will spend time with your peer to build a positive and trusting relationship. Your friendship helps them feel supported.
Teach Life Skills
Help with simple daily goals like learning to cook, staying organized, or managing small amounts of personal money.
Community Fun
Go to parks or events together. You will help your peer feel comfortable and safe in public places.
Safe Role Model
Show what it means to be kind and stable. You are a safe person they can look up to every day.
Daily Updates
Keep track of how the day went by writing simple notes. This helps the team know how to best help our peers.
Team Messaging
Talk with the Big Heart team and families to share good news and updates about their progress and needs.
Qualifications
To provide high-quality care for Colorado families, we seek mentors who are patient, dependable, and dedicated to supporting independence.
Experience with youth or adults with disabilities
Patience and emotional maturity
Proven reliability and consistency
Successful safety background checks
Excellent listening and empathy skills
Clear communication with families and teams
Ability to follow directions and keep notes
Valid driver’s license and physical stamina
Meaningful Mentoring
Build real bonds and help someone grow every day. You make a true difference in the lives of those you serve.
Room to Grow
Grow your skills and move up in our team. We love seeing our mentors reach their own career goals.
Great Benefits for Mentors
Joining our team comes with many wonderful perks. We want to make sure you feel supported as you help others.
Training & Support
We provide all the training you need plus ongoing help from our team. We ensure you feel ready for your role.
Flexible Schedules
We work with you to find a schedule that fits your life. Our flexible hours help you stay balanced.
Application Process
Joining our team as a mentor is a simple and rewarding journey. We follow a clear path to make sure you feel supported and ready to help our community from day one.
1
Fill Out Form
Start by filling out our simple online form. Tell us about your interest in mentoring and any experience you have working with others.
2
Review Process
Our Big Heart team looks over every application. We want to see how your unique skills can help support independence for the people we serve.
3
Interview
If it seems like a good fit, we will chat with you! This is a great time to ask questions and learn more about being a safe mentor role model.
4
Onboarding
Selected mentors finish background checks and start training. We will help you get ready to provide stable and caring support to our families.
Common Questions
We want to make sure you have all the information you need before you apply to be a mentor.
What does a Youth/Adult Mentor actually do?
Mentors help people with disabilities learn new skills and get involved in their community. You might help with life skills, visit local parks, or just be a steady friend and role model.
Do I need special training before I start?
Yes, we provide full training and ongoing support. You do not need to be an expert on day one; we will teach you everything you need to know to be a safe and successful mentor.
Where does the mentoring take place?
Mentoring usually happens in the community or at the person's home. You might go to the library, a grocery store, or a local event to help your mentee practice independence.
Can I choose my own schedule?
We try to be as flexible as possible. While some mentees have specific needs, we often match mentors based on when both people are available to meet.
Is this role available as a part-time job?
Yes, many of our mentor roles are part-time. It is a great way to make a difference while balancing other commitments like school or another job.
What if I have more questions?
We are happy to help! You can email our team or use the contact form on our website to ask anything about the Big Heart mentoring program.
Questions about Mentoring?
We love hearing from people who want to help youth and adults in our community. If you have any questions about the mentor role or the application steps, please send us a message. You can email our team directly or use our contact form. We are here to talk and help you get started!
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