Be a Girl Talk 1:1 Mentor!
Do you have a heart to see young girls become confident in who they are? Become a Girl Talk 1:1 Mentor!
Mentoring is a critical component of Girl Talk, Inc., so we must select excellent mentors—individuals with leadership and mentoring experience, who are serious and passionate about Girl Talk’s mission. Our mentors are the hands and feet of Girl Talk, Inc. and have the most important job of all.
Girl Talk 1:1 Mentor Responsibilities and Expectations:
A Girl Talk 1:1 Mentor is responsible for building a relationship with a Girl Talk girl and implementing the standards of Girl Talk through one to one mentoring. A 1:1 Mentor is responsible for spending face time with her girl(s) once a month, and communicating with her at minimum, once a week. We also ask our mentors to attend Girl Talk’s Signature Events with their girl(s).
Time Commitment
- Face-to-face time once a month
- Communication with your girl(s) weekly
- Chaperone Signature Events
Signature Events Include:
- The Girl Talk Sleepovers
- College Tours
- Career Tours
- The Girl Talk Fashion Show Gala
- Cater to You
- Annual Holiday Party
- The Girl Talk Annual Retreat
1:1 Mentor Eligibility Requirements:
Have a heart for teen girls and raising their self-esteem.
Must be age 21+.
Meet with mentee at least once a month.
Attend a 3-5 hour annual training for Girl Talk mentors.
Complete and pass a background check (paid for by Girl Talk, Inc.).
We expect our mentors to make our girls a #1 Priority.
Application, Selection and Training Process:
All mentors will go through the following application, selection and training process:
- Complete the mentor application, including references and permission for a criminal background check.
- The applicant will then be invited for an interview with Girl Talk Staff. This is a time for Girl Talk to find out more about the candidate and the candidate to find out more about Girl Talk.
- Following the interview, Girl Talk will then check the references on the application.
- Successful candidates will be offered a spot in an upcoming mentor training.
- Each mentor must successfully pass a background check before participating in a speed match event.
The safety and well being of our Girl Talk participants is our number one priority. If at any time during the process, it becomes apparent that the applicant is not a good fit for Girl Talk, or does not meet our eligibility requirements, they will be notified.
