I am one who
Cares
You can change the course of a young person’s life by investing about an hour a week of your time and holding a simple belief in his/her potential.
Mentors are trained by and work in partnership with 10,000 Degrees staff to give students the guidance and support they need to pursue their college dreams.
Our mentors:
- Encourage their mentees to pursue their dreams!
- Provide unwavering care, support and understanding
- Connect by phone or in-person once a week
- Expose their mentees to new experiences and perspectives
- Help them develop time management skills
- Read college and scholarship essays
- Act as resource guides
- Believe in their amazing students!
“As a single mother, I worried about providing for my children. With the 10,000 Degrees mentor program, I can see that my daughter is in great hands, and we have so much hope for her future as a college student.” ~ Rosio P.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, contact:
Megan Topping
External Affairs Manager
Phone: 415.451.4018
Email: mtopping (at) 10000degrees.org