Become a mentor

You can make a direct positive impact on the life of an LGBTQ+ young person

As a mentor, you join a young person one-on-one to support them through life’s challenges and joys.

Acceptance from at least one adult can decrease the risk of LGBTQ youth attempting suicide by 40%.

LGBTQ youth in mentoring relationships are less likely to display signs of depression, delinquency, and stress.

Mentored LGBTQ youth improve their relationships with parents and peers and are better equipped to foster their identity and give back to the LGBTQ community.

Building a mentoring relationship with an LGBTQ+ young person is rewarding for so many reasons

Build community with an intergenerational network 〰️

Gain training on how to be a mentor 〰️

Personal fulfillment and enjoyment 〰️

Reciprocal learning and growth 〰️

Legacy building 〰️

Increased self-awareness 〰️

Create safety for an LGBTQ young person 〰️

And so much more! 〰️

Build community with an intergenerational network 〰️ Gain training on how to be a mentor 〰️ Personal fulfillment and enjoyment 〰️ Reciprocal learning and growth 〰️ Legacy building 〰️ Increased self-awareness 〰️ Create safety for an LGBTQ young person 〰️ And so much more! 〰️

Who you are

Here’s what you’ll need to be a mentor

  • Are LGBTQ

  • Are 18+ for youth mentorship OR 25+ for young adult mentorship

  • Are located in the United States

  • Align with our values

  • Can commit a minimum of one year to meeting one hour per week with an LGBTQ+ young person

  • Can complete up to 5 hours of pre-match training

  • Can complete a background check

  • Have access to the internet and a device to access the internet, and a quiet, private place to meet remotely

What to expect

Here’s what you can expect after clicking “become a mentor”

  1. Submit a contact form

  2. Complete an application

  3. Have a get-to-know-you conversation with someone from our team

  4. If we find a mentee for you, you’ll submit a background check and references

  5. Once matched, you’ll complete orientation training

  6. Begin weekly meetings with your mentee and receive ongoing check-ins with someone from our team!

What mentors are saying

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Being a mentor has been such a joy. The staff coordinators are thoughtful and inclusive of everyone, so you really feel that you're part of the community.

Elyse

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I'm really glad for the chance to be a mentor in this program because nothing like this existed for me when I was growing up, and I'm really happy to be able to do something I would've really appreciated.

Ezra

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[Linked Mentoring] has given me an amazingly supportive queer community… It is a source of support and joy through all accomplishments and challenges for everyone involved.

Tomás

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