Mentoring Makes a Difference!
Mentor Chippewa connects student mentees with caring adult mentors for one-on-one time that happens once a week, for 30 minutes, during the school day — from September through May.
Mentoring is a chance for students to build a positive relationship with a trusted adult, talk about life, share interests, and get support during challenging times. These connections help students feel seen, heard, and empowered to be their best selves.
What to Expect:
- One-on-one mentoring at school
- 30 minutes per week during school hours
- A chance to talk, play games, build trust, and grow
- Program expectations are shared with all mentees
How Students Join:
Students can be referred by a parent/guardian, teacher, school counselor, or even self-refer. Every student completes a short application and may meet with program staff to discuss what mentoring looks like before joining.
Know a student who could benefit? Apply today — or connect with us with questions.
Parents/Guardians interested in getting their child involved in the program are encouraged to fill out a New Mentee Application form. Once your application is received, a member of our program staff will be in touch regarding the next steps in the process.
School Staff interested in referring a student to the program can complete the School Staff Referral form to begin the process. Once received, a member of the program staff will review for program fit and reach out with any follow-up questions.
Returning Mentee Students
If your child was previously matched in the Mentor Chippewa program, please watch your email for a message from program staff in mid-August and follow the instructions in the email to fill out and submit the annual mentee update form.
If you have more than one child participating in the program, you will receive a separate email with a specific link for each child.
If your child is no longer interested in being matched in the program, please indicate as such on the update form when you submit it.