Ntibarwiga Mentoring Institute (NMI)
Volunteer Mentor
Thank you for your interest in the Ntibarwiga Mentoring Institute (NMI)! We serve young people, ages 10-20, who become members of our mentoring institute.
Our mentoring focus is on Human Formation. Our program for Human Formation cultivates the personal and emotional maturity of each youth and develops the human qualities which are necessary for them to be balanced and capable of thriving in American society.
Volunteer mentors in our program make a commitment to connecting with our members through groups. They also commit to sharing their personal journeys and experiences to help the NMI provide new experiences and additional connections for our members. Our mentors and members become part of a connected social network who walk alongside each other and work together to help everyone reach their full potential. As a mentor, you are not assigned to one specific member. You are offered ongoing opportunities to meet with multiple mentees. You will have the ability to share your availability and the desired amount of commitment you wish to make during the screening interview process.
Our Mission
Inspiring the immigrant youth to reach their maximum potential.
Our Vision
We empower the immigrant youth by providing them with interpersonal skills, supporting them, giving them advice and inspiration to help them thrive and integrate in the American society.
Our Values
We act with integrity by building trust and earning confidence of others through honesty and respect
We promote collaboration by building relationships and creating partnerships with other entities to achieve our mission
We act with fairness in our dealings with the youth, their parents, and other stakeholders.
We promote service by always being ready to serve youth communities and inspire the youth to do the same.
We value diversity and inclusion.
Mentor Role
- Lead mentoring sessions in a group setting
- Attend NMI networking activities
- Build self-esteem and motivation in our mentees
- Help mentees identify skills and strengths and work towards setting and accomplishing goals
- Report all mentoring activities for tracking and reporting through NMI database
Time Commitment
- Commit to participating in at least six mentoring sessions/year
- Complete an initial self-guided online training session (Approx 90 min)
- Complete activity follow-up surveys to assist in program metric collection
Participation Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be interested in working with young people
- Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Be willing to complete the application, and screening process
- Be dependable and reliable in completing agreed-up activities
- Be willing to complete online mentor training session and orientation
- Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take program guidance regarding mentoring activities
- No use of illicit drugs
- No use of alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner
- Mentees will need to be capable of communicating in the English language.
- Mentees will need to have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone and will need to be able to connect to the internet.
Desirable Qualities
- Willing listener
- Encouraging and supportive
- Patient and flexible
- Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
Benefits
- Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals
- Satisfaction in helping members build connections and explore opportunities
- Training session that helps strengthen your mentoring mindset
- Sense of belonging as part of a connected network
Application and Screening Process
- Online application
- Personal interview