Silver Lining Mentor

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Organization Overview:
Silver Lining Mentoring (SLM) pairs youth impacted by foster care (ages 7 and older) with volunteer mentors through its Community Based Mentoring Program. Mentors commit to a minimum of one year, though most matches last an average of 4.5 years. Mentors meet with mentees in their communities for at least eight hours a month, participating in activities that promote skill development and relationship building. The program is supported by clinically-trained social workers who provide guidance and emotional support to both youth and mentors.

Build-A-Match (BAM) is a cohort program designed for younger youth in residential placements. It introduces youth to mentoring through a six-week workshop series, after which they transition to the Community Based Mentoring program for long-term support.

Key Information:

• Location: Massachusetts (in communities across the state)

• Modality: In-person, community-based

• Compensation: N/A

• Estimated Time Commitment: 8 hours per month minimum for one year

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to volunteers committed to mentoring youth impacted by foster care

• Mentors must commit to at least one year

• Build-A-Match partners should serve youth ages 7-13 impacted by foster care

• Support from clinically trained social workers available to both mentors and mentees throughout the program