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TeamMates has served more than 50,000 students since the program began in 1991.
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Here’s how it works. Once you complete the application process, your background and reference checks clear and you attend a short training, you are matched with a student mentee based on common interests.
Then you meet weekly with your mentee for 30 minutes to an hour at school to talk, play a board game, read a book, build Legos, work on a craft or go on a walk – it’s that simple.
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Whether you’re guiding a student toward college readiness or simply showing up with heart, this collection of resources is designed to help you support student well-being, foster kindness, and reignite your mentoring spark.
My mentor gives me good advice and makes sure I always leave our meetings feeling better than when I came in.
TeamMates has served more than 50,000 students since the program began in 1991.
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Kindness is a powerful tool—and as a mentor, you can help your mentee build empathy, confidence, and positive relationships.
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As a mentor, your support can make a lasting impact on a young person’s emotional health and resilience.
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