Mentorship Program

  • The MYPI Mentorship Program, launched in 2020, provides ongoing support to Muslim youth in Colorado to ensure their continued spiritual growth, mental wellbeing, educational, personal, and professional success. The trained MYPI mentors provide support and guidance to their mentees to achieve their personal goals and to become empowered with the Islamic identity and principles to make a positive impact on their communities, environment, and relationships.

  • Muslim youth in America grow up in a society that does not value or cater to their needs in accordance to their beliefs and values as a Muslim. They often go to school with, learn from, and end up working for non-Muslims so it is very important for these youth to have appropriate influences in their lives to support their personal growth and empower them to excel in their lives in accordance to Islamic principles.

  • Being matched with a Muslim mentor allows these youth to receive the guidance and advice of a successful, professional mentor with the similar background and understanding of being Muslim in America. Our mentors are trained, passionate individuals who want to give back to our community and offer what many of them didn't have the option of when they were younger. Mentees will be able to set and achieve personal, academic, spiritual, professional, and wellness goals with the support of an experienced mentor who understands their struggles.

Program
Details

General Info

  • We will host various group activities and Group Mentoring Sessions throughout the year

  • Mentees & Mentors receive welcome kits with awesome swag!

  • FREE to participate

  • - Recruitment Season: April to July

    - Application open - April-May

    - Interviews - June-July

  • - Virtual Information Session

    - Networking & Guidance Plan Workshop

  • - Used to support mentees in their personal development in the seven areas of:

    - Spirituality, Career, Academics, Leadership, Interpersonal Relationships (family & friends), Health & Wellness, and Financial Literacy

  • - 2 hour monthly commitment for mentors and mentees to meet with each other

  • - Will be made by the Mentorship Committee based on the preferences of the mentors and mentees

  • - Mandatory for all mentors & mentees

Mentees

  • Mentees must be middle school, high school, or college-age.

  • Mentees will learn from mentor's personal and professional experience, knowledge, and skills.

  • Mentees will attend regular mentoring meetings with their mentor.

  • Mentees will be matched with highly qualified and trained mentors.

  • Mentees under 18 years old must have parent permission.

  • Mentees must have a reliable method of communicating with their mentor (email, phone, parents' phone, etc.).

Mentors

  • Mentors must be 20+ years old (few exceptions apply).

  • Mentors will be subject to a background check upon acceptance.

  • Mentors will submit short monthly reports to keep in touch with the Mentorship Program Manager.

  • Mentors will be trained by MYPI and have plenty of resources available to them for use and reference.

  • Mentors will have on-demand support from the Mentorship Committee to ensure a successful mentorship experience.

  • Mentors will be given a small stipend to cover any expenses incurred during the mentorship year.

FAQs

  • A: No, the Mentorship Program is completely FREE thanks to our generous grantors and our amazing Mentors who are volunteering their time for YOU!

  • A: Each year's welcome package will vary, but in the past it has included a MYPI t-shirt, custom pen, notebook, insulated water bottle, etc.

  • A: Yes they are mandatory, but don't worry, they are very short and simple. These reports help us make sure the program is meeting its goals, that our mentors and mentees are being taken care of, and to provide reporting stats for our grantors and sponsors who help fund the program keeping it FREE for everyone.

  • A: Parents of mentees under 18 years old must be involved in the process and give permission for their child to be in the program. We encourage the mentors and parents to have open communication with each other about their expectations and goals for the mentorship, without being overbearing.

2022-2023 Mentorship Round Statistics

 

 95% of Mentees

Have never had an official mentor before this program

100% of Mentees

Said that they feel safe and trust their mentor

37 Active Mentees
29 Active Mentors

 

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