What is a Mentor?

A mentor is a caring adult who, along with parents, provides young people with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and positive models. Mentors are nurturing people, good listeners, and people who want to help young people bring out strengths that are already within.

Why Mentor?

Manterfly believes that all children have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society. However, not all children get the support they need to thrive. Manterfly creates those one-on-one relationships between trained, caring adults and mentees in an environment that supports success in life.

Become a Mentor Today!

Mentors must have a minimum of 1 hour per week (4 hourse per month) of face to face contact with mentee.  Mentors must commit to a minimum of one year of service and a minimum of in-person visits per month with the mentee.  While Mantefly only requires the minimum commitment, we hope that the relationship develops and that time allows for service well past the one year. All Mentors must go through a thorough screening and training process and Manterfly works with each mentor to assure a satisfactory match, and to provide flexibility to accommodate each mentors schedule.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

For more information on how you can become a mentor please contact us at (804) 447-4835 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Mentor requirements:

• At least 21 years old and have completed high school or the equivalent
• Ready to submit an application and two letters of reference
• Willing to participate in an interview with staff
• Can pass a criminal background check
• Can participate in a four-hour mentor training
• Willing to make a one-year commitment to a mentee
• Must have own car and valid driver's license
• Must be patience, nurturing, and have fun
• Minimum of 1 hour per week or 4 hours per month with mentee