Mentors and Mentees

The Role

Become a positive role model.
Establish and maintain a positive and respectful relationship.
Assist with goal setting and identifying paths to achieve goals.
Participate in mentoring workshops.
Share experiences to build exposure to professional and educational options.

Time Commitment

Commit to participate for the full program year (September- May)
Attend a one-time orientation session (3 hours).
Attend bi-monthly Saturday morning mentoring workshops (3 hours per session).
Communicate regularly with mentee on a one-on-one basis.

The Impact

Make a difference in the life of a young person by building confidence, exposing them to new possibilities and supporting their dreams.
Personal fulfillment in helping to develop our future leaders.
Provide program feedback.
Become a part of of the PEARLS community and develop lasting memories.

Mentors

Volunteer mentors make our program possible and can have a lasting impact in the life of young person. Individuals selected to serve as mentors will be paired with a mentee, or PEARL, for the duration of the program during the academic year. Learn more about serving as a mentor below. Interested in becoming a mentor?

Complete our interest form to be contacted by PEARLS DC.

Young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those that did not have a mentor.

- The Mentoring Effect, 2014

The Role

Have a desire to participate in the program.
Enrolled in grades 6-8 at the Oyster Bilingual School.
Parental or guardian agreement and ongoing support to participate.
Engage in a positive and respectful relationship with mentor and other mentees.
Share individual goals and program desires.
Participate in mentoring workshops.

Time Commitment

Commit to participate for the full program year (September - May).
Attend bi-monthly Saturday morning interactive workshops (90 minutes per session).
Engage in regular communication with mentor.

The Benefit

Build self empowerment and confidence.
Develop leadership through activities in a small and friendly setting.
Identify strategies to help achieve personal goals.
Participate in interactive workshops that promotes expression through art.
Become a part of of the PEARLS community including mentors, program leads, and other mentees.
Develop lasting memories.

Mentees

Mentees, or PEARLS, in the mentoring program include girls in grade 6-8 who are currently enrolled at the Oyster Adams Bilingual School. Read below for more information on the requirements and benefits to participating in our program. If you are interested in being a part of the program, send us a message through our contact page.