The mission of Mentoring Cochise Kids is to positively influence and empower youth facing difficult life challenges by fostering caring, supportive relationships with adult mentors.

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Becoming a Mentor

Mentoring is a deeply rewarding experience, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life. Many youth in Cochise County face significant challenges, such as growing up in single-parent homes, group or foster care, or dealing with the incarceration of a parent. Mentoring Cochise Kids provides these youth with guidance, support, and positive role models to help them navigate life’s obstacles and build brighter futures.

Who Can Be a Mentor?

To become a mentor with Mentoring Cochise Kids, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a valid social security card.
  • Successfully pass a state-required background check.
  • Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance if driving.
  • Have no DUI citations within the past 2 years.
  • Have no history of violent crime or crimes against children.
  • Have no charges related to the use or distribution of illegal drugs within the past 2 years.

What’s Expected of You?

As a mentor, your commitment includes:

  • Meet with your mentees weekly or at least three times per month on school grounds during designated mentoring sessions.
  • Notifying us at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend a scheduled session.
  • Completing regular progress reports and forms to track your mentees’ development throughout the program.

The Mentor Process

We’ve outlined a clear, step-by-step process for becoming a mentor to ensure both you and your mentees have a successful experience:

  1. Review the Information: Take time to review all the details on this website to fully understand the program’s expectations and requirements.
  2. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the Mentoring Cochise Kids Application along with the names of four references.  
  3. Personal Interview: If you wish to proceed after reviewing the information, a staff member will contact you to schedule a personal interview and discuss your fit for the program.
  4. Attend Orientation/Training: Once we receive your application, you’ll be invited to attend a required orientation and training session. If you can’t attend, we will arrange a private meeting to ensure you’re fully prepared.
  5. Sign Required Forms: After the interview, you’ll be asked to complete and sign the necessary forms to move forward.

Mentor Matching: If accepted, we will match you with two children who are eager to have a mentor. Once matched, you’ll begin your mentorship journey!

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