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MentorU

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**2023-2024 Enrollment is open! Sign up today to get the process started!**

Want to learn more? Join us for one of our upcoming in-person information sessions. These will be held at our office at 1209 Harney St. Suite 110.

Thursday, June 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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WHAT IS MentorU?

MentorU provides screened and trained volunteer mentors to high school students enrolled in an academic enrichment class intended to keep students on track for graduation and success.

OBJECTIVE

To help high school students develop personal,
academic and career skills.

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HOW DOES MentorU WORK?

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THE IMPACT

Our evidence is based on three measurable outcome areas: academic achievement,
social-emotional skill and avoidance of risky behavior.

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Steps To Become a MentorU Big

  • COMMITMENT
    • Weekly online communication.
    • 2.5 hours total per month.
    • 7 to 9 in-person meetings (1.5 hours per meeting)
    • Commit to the program for two school years
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
    • Must be at least 19 years of age.
    • Must have a valid driver's license.
    • Complete a background and reference check.

We value diversity, and no person will be denied equal opportunity to volunteer
because of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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QUESTIONS?

SAM MAXFIELD
MentorU Program Manager
smaxfield@bbbsomaha.org
402.330.6695

ALEJANDRA CASTELLANOS
MentorU Program Coordinator
acastellanos@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3347

KRISTIN MIHALO
MentorU Program Coordinator
kmihalo@bbbsomaha.org
402.807.3235

MICHELLE COX
MentorU Program Coordinator
mcox@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3352

BEN WELLS
MentorU Program Coordinator
bwells@bbbsomaha.org
402.905.3349