Mentor Program
The City of White Plains Mentor Program connects young people with caring, committed adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and positive support. Mentors build meaningful relationships with youth by spending time together, sharing experiences, exploring interests, and engaging in activities throughout the community.
Mentors serve as positive role models and supportive adults who listen, encourage, and help young people recognize their strengths, build confidence, set goals, and make positive choices. Through consistent connection and encouragement, the program creates opportunities for youth to develop skills, explore new experiences, and build relationships that can make a lasting difference.
The City of White Plains Mentor Program is committed to creating positive connections that support young people and strengthen our community.
This is a community based Mentor Program. Mentors and mentees decide when and where they want to meet.
There is no fee for this program. Mentors are all volunteers.
Mentors have to complete the application process which includes an interview and background screening.
Mentees also have an application to complete as well as an interview.
Mentors have to be able to commit to meet with their mentee for about an hour and a half a week. Mentees have to be available and willing to meet with their mentor as well as participate in planning activities.
This a volunteer program. Participation is voluntary.
Applications are not available online. To apply, contact Sheila Foley at 914-422-1378.
Through a phone interview, it will be determined if the program is appropriate for those interested. If it is, an application will be emailed or mailed out to the applicants (mentor and mentee).
- AGES SERVED
- High School
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- PROGRAM CONTACT PERSON
- Catherine Backes Valenzuela
- 914-422-1378
- cvbackes@whiteplainsny.gov
