Community Mentors

You can be a Community Mentor for Families to College if you:

• Have a college degree.
• Have an authentic interest in engaging with Cumberland County families and helping them to achieve their goals.
• Are trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Are sensitive to cultural differences and the needs of individual families.
• Are patient, empathetic, and ready to listen and respond to families without judgement.

What does a Community Mentor do to help families?

• Work with Families to College staff to engage and build authentic relationships with families.
• Touch base with families at least twice per month.
• Help keep families on track to achieve goals laid out in their individual Family Goal Plan.
• Attend at least one family event per month.
• Encourage families to attend Families to College events.
• Give regular updates to the Mentor Manager.

What support can a Community Mentor expect?

• Thorough training concerning expectations and the necessary tools to work effectively with FTC Families.
• Family Goal Plans to guide the mentor/family relationship.
• Direct support from the FTC Mentor Manager.
• References and resources for helping families to meet important deadlines (i.e. college application deadlines).
• Regular events hosted by FTC to create opportunities to connect with families.

What benefits do we provide to Community Mentors?

• Opportunities to become part of a vibrant community committed to helping all members achieve success.
• Be directly involved with improving college attainment in Cumberland County.
• Free fun activities
• Know that you’re making a difference.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a Community Mentor!