Mentors Program
Be a Mentor and Be the Difference!
Just one hour, once a week, can impact a student for life! NTPS offers several mentoring opportunities through our Lunch Buddies program, Big Brother Big Sisters, Reach 360, and more. Sign up and become a trusted advisor, friend, role model, listener, and coach who can help empower and support a young person.
Why become a mentor?
Giving back to a young person through a mentorship can expand personal growth and professional development. Students with mentors have improved attitudes toward school and self-confidence.
Do I need any special qualities to be a mentor?
Mentors (adults 18+) need to be willing to listen, empathize, encourage, and empower their mentees. They also need to honor confidentiality, cultural diversity, and consistency. Training and support are provided.
Questions? Contact Us!
Join our Lunch Buddy Program!
Our Lunch Buddy program screens and matches adults (18+) with elementary and middle school students for weekly, hour-long meetings at the school during the students’ lunch/recess. You can play games, do craft activities, talk, and build an authentic friendship. It’s fun!
How do I sign up to be a Lunch Buddy?
Fill out the Lunch Buddy Interest Form:
Our volunteer liaison will reach out to you to schedule online mentor training. Both an NTPS volunteer application (including background check) and a mentoring application with references are required.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington, the Peer Mentor Program matches middle school students with high school students for weekly one-hour after-school meetings to play games, discuss life, and build friendships. Meetings are facilitated by a trained Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member and held at the middle schools during 5th or 6th period. There are multiple matches in the group, so students benefit from both individual attention and peer interaction.
It’s a great way for high schoolers to get volunteer hours and be the person you wish you had in middle school! To get started as a high school Big, apply online.
If you are interested in having your middle schooler participate in the program, contact Nicole Vachlon at nicole@swwabigs.org.