At least 21 years old.
Sparrowgate Youth Mentoring
A little time. A steady difference.
You do not need to be an expert. You just need to be there, again and again.
Become a mentor
Start with the honest answer: it takes about eight hours a month.
Community mentors meet 2 to 4 times a month for a few hours, for at least 12 months. School-based mentors meet one hour a week during lunch, during the school year. Both include one 10-minute monthly check-in with your match specialist.
✓About 8 hours a month
✓At least 12 months
✓One 10-minute check-in
What you might do
Nothing fancy. Just real life together.
- Grab tacos
- Shoot hoops
- Walk the park
- Go to the library
- Practice a job interview
- Work on a first resume
- Tour a college
Outings do not have to cost anything. We send a monthly list of free things to do around Savannah and share donated tickets when they are available.
You can mentor if you are…
Living or working in Chatham, Bryan, or Effingham County.
Ready to commit for one year.
Savannah needs mentors
Most of the 63 young people waiting for a mentor are boys. We especially need men to sign up.
“I thought a year sounded like a lot. It is two Saturdays a month, and they are the best thing on my calendar.”
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost me anything?
No. We pay for your background check. Outings can be free, we send a monthly list of free things to do around Savannah, and we hand out donated tickets.
How long until I am matched?
Most mentors are matched 6 to 8 weeks after applying.
What if I can only spare a lunch hour?
School-based mentoring is one hour a week at a middle school during lunch, school year only.
Who checks in on me?
Your match specialist calls once a month for about 10 minutes.
Ready to be in someone’s corner?
Apply online in about 15 minutes.
Start your application