Become A Mentor
Empower Foster Youth To Achieve Their Dreams
Our Mentors provide ongoing one-on-one mentorship to Rezvan Scholars throughout the course of their entire four-five year college career. Mentors are carefully selected based on the shared interests, goals, and desired career paths of our Rezvan Scholars.
Interested in becoming a Mentor? Please take a moment to review the FAQ and fill out the form below. If you have any questions, email us at mentorship@rezvanfoundation.org.
Rezvan Scholar Leilah with her Mentor Majenta at the Gala in February 2020
Mentorship Program FAQs
How long is the Mentorship commitment?
Rezvan Scholars often lack consistent, reliable adult support due to time spent in foster care or the loss of one or more parents. And while some of them have been able to create their own sustaining community while still in high school, such bonds tend to naturally dissolve over time once students become immersed in college life. To provide the stability they need, we request an unfaltering commitment of 4-5 years from Mentors, ensuring they can guide their Mentees through to college graduation.
What are the logistical requirements?
One-Time/Intermittent:
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Attend the annual Rezvan Foundation Fundraising Gala during your Mentee’s freshman year as featured guests (complimentary ticket included).
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Aim for at least one in-person meetup with your Mentee per year, if possible.
On a Regular Basis:
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Weekly check-in calls (5-30 minutes) with your Mentee and completion of the Weekly Call Communication Log (Google Form).
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Monthly check-in with Rezvan Foundation staff initiated by Program Lead, Tommy Stracke.
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Communicate with Foundation staff regarding any special circumstances or concerns. Examples include (but are not limited to): concern that the student is struggling mentally, emotionally, psychologically, financially or otherwise to a problematic extent; having the sense that something is “off” with them; being made aware that academic performance requirements are not being met; etc.
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Provide honest feedback about the Mentorship Program’s features, including what’s working and what could be improved.
Apply To Become A Mentor
“We desperately need more leaders who are committed to courageous, wholehearted leadership and who are self-aware enough to lead from their hearts, rather than unevolved leaders who lead from hurt and fear.”
Brene Brown