Opportunities From: HandsOn Maui

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui's Community-Based Program matches a Mentor (adult) with a Youth (aged 6-16) based on geographic location, common interests, and likelihood of developing a friendship.

Our Mentors always tell us that they feel they get more out of volunteering than they contribute. Some benefits of being a mentor include gaining a personal wing person who provides professional support to help you along your mentoring journey, complimentary passes to do things around Maui with your youth, and the ability to build a life-long friendship. Many Maui youth, especially boys, yearn to connect and wait for a role model. 

Today's youth face various challenges, and being matched with a Mentor can help them navigate these challenges and reach their full potential.  Most youth in our program come from single-parent homes and can benefit from having a good role model in their lives. Mentors allow youth to express themselves and enjoy being a kid.

Mentor/Volunteer Commitment:

·         At least a one-year relationship with the youth.

·         Meet 2-3 times per month with the youth. This can be anything from teaching a new skill, doing arts & crafts together, or just talking stories and going on a walk.  You get to determine the date and time and coordinate this with the parent/guardian.

To Sign-Up, Volunteers Need To:

Complete application & online training Participate in an in-person interview Be able to pass background, fingerprinting, and reference checks Have reliable transportation and a safe driving record

It Takes LITTLE To Be BIG!  Take the next step and empower a Maui youth today!  Click the "respond" button, and someone from our agency will contact you to get you started with the enrollment process.  Call Char at (808)298-4781 if you have any questions.

Are you a high schooler who would like to earn community service hours while making a difference in a child’s life? Do you enjoy talking story and playing games? If so, then you could be on your way to becoming a Mentor!

High School aged Mentors are needed for our Mentor Center Program! We are looking for High School students to mentor our Elementary Students for the 2022-2023 school year.  A Mentors role is to build a positive friendship with their Youth just by having fun!  No previous experience necessary.  

Mentors meet with their Youth for 1 hour, once a week after school.  This program is scheduled for Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00pm at our Mentor Center in Wailuku (200 Waimuluhia Lane, Wailuku). Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will continue to take place like program being held outdoors, wearing of masks while indoors, wiping down of surfaces before and after program, frequent hand washing, and all Mentors and Youth will have their own set of basic art supplies. 

Future Mentors need to fill out an application, complete an in-person interview, and provide references.  Group training will be available. 

Benefits:

Resume builder Access to exclusive scholarships It's a ton of fun!

Let's get you started today!  Click the "respond" button and we will give you a call and get you started with the enrollment process.  For questions, contact Jessica Moore at (808)445-3815.