Become a Mentor
Help Create Pathways for Others
Mentorship begins with understanding.
2Wanda is developing a community of mentors who are committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities navigating behavioral health, DDD, DCS, child care, and other human service systems.
Mentors are not expected to have all the answers.
Mentors are developed to understand people, recognize behavior as information, support growth, and help others identify their next responsible step.
The Purpose of Mentorship
The purpose of mentorship is to develop individuals who can walk alongside others with understanding, compassion, accountability, and purpose. A mentor is someone who listens before responding, seeks understanding before judgment, recognizes individual experiences and needs, helps others identify resources and pathways, supports growth, confidence, and personal development, and encourages individuals and families through their journey.
Who May Be Interested in Becoming a Mentor?
Individuals interested in becoming mentors may include community members, caregivers, direct-care professionals, behavioral-health professionals, child care professionals, individuals with lived experience navigating human service systems, and people who want to support children, families, and communities. A desire to serve, learn, and grow is the beginning.
The Mentor Development Pathway
Becoming a mentor includes:
Interest & Connection
Complete the mentor interest form and share your experience, interests, and areas where you would like to serve.
Orientation & Training
Selected individuals will receive information about The Orientation Method™ and required mentor-development training.
Preparation & Screening
Mentors may be required to complete preparation steps, including background-check and fingerprint-clearance requirements depending on the role and opportunity.
Service & Support
After required preparation is completed, mentors may participate in appropriate volunteer-based mentorship opportunities.
Who We Support
Mentor interests may include supporting Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities (DDD), DCS and Child Welfare, Special-Needs Child Care, Children and Youth, Adults, and Community Members and Families.
Before You Apply
Please understand:
Loc’d In Self-Love™ is a separate private community and is not required to apply for or participate in the volunteer mentor pathway.
Mentorship opportunities through 2Wanda Community Foundation are volunteer-based.
Submitting an interest form does not guarantee acceptance, placement, or participation.
Required screening, preparation, and training must be completed before participating in mentorship activities.
Start Your Journey
If you feel called to support others through understanding, service, and community, begin by sharing your interest.