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Mentoring Program - STARS Mentoring

53 1st Street SW, Wells, MN 56097

Eligibility

- Mentors: Adults over the age of 18, who are interested in being a mentor, have access to reliable transportation, agree to background screening procedures, adhere to Mentor Policies, and can commit to one year of the program - Mentees: Youth ages 7 - 18 years old, willing to participate in the mentoring program, and commit to a year in the program - Must be residents of Freeborn County and the eastern portion of Faribault County in the cities of Bricelyn, Easton, Kiester, Walters, and Wells

Required documents

Application/registration form background and reference checks photo ID

Hours

9 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Thursday
https://www.starsforkids.org/mentor
[email protected]

Application process

Call; email; visit website for application form

Fees

None; donations accepted

Service area

Bricelyn, MN
Easton, MN
Kiester, MN
Walters, MN
Wells, MN
Freeborn County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides a mentoring program focusing on the needs of the mentee and encourages them to make positive and healthy life choices. Mentors support youth by being their friend and building a relationship of trust. Services include: - Age-appropriate activities with youth such as walking, fishing, sports, crafts, swimming, biking, visiting the library, baking, homework, movies, and more - Mentors meet 2 - 4 times per month with their mentees for a year - Mentors meet for two or more hours for educational, recreational, and social activities - Youth interested in being a mentee, needing a mentor, and in need of a positive role model to make positive choices, build self-esteem, and support academic achievement

Last Assured

03/11/2025

Providing organization

STARS Mentoring

Mentoring program serving youth and families in Freeborn County and the eastern portion of Faribault County. Dedicated to providing adult mentors to youth who are in need of guidance and support. Mentors empower at-risk youth to make positive life choices and develop to their fullest potential.