Mentorship Program
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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.
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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.
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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
Mentorship Round: August to May (10 months)
Two [2] hours per month of one-on-one mentoring
Mentees & Mentors receive welcome kits with awesome swag!
FREE to participate
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Applications open - April-May
Recruitment Events - April-May
Virtual Information Session
Networking & Guidance Plan Workshop
Mentor & Mentee Interviews - June-July
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Mentees are thoughtfully matched with mentors by the Mentorship Committee, considering their preferences across various criteria such as gender, location, age, career interests, and hobbies.
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Goal tracker toolkit used to support mentees in their personal development in the areas of:
Spirituality, Career, Academics, Leadership, Interpersonal Relationships (family & friends), Health & Wellness, and Financial Literacy
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social events
group mentoring sessions
community service opportunities
mentor training sessions
mentor forums
Mentees
Mentees must be middle school, high school, or college-aged.
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 (phone, email, 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 share progress.
Mentors will be trained and provided with many resources.
Mentors will have on-demand support from the Mentorship Committee to ensure a successful mentorship experience.
Mentors will have a reimbursement allowance to help cover mentorship outing expenses.
FAQs
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A: No, the Mentorship Program is completely FREE thanks to our generous grantors and our amazing Mentors who are volunteering their time for YOU!
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A: Each year's welcome package will vary, but in the past it has included a MYPI t-shirt, custom pen, notebook, water bottle, stickers, etc.
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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.
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Yes, mashaAllah, our incredible mentors join our program for the sake of Allah, as a way to give back to the community by supporting and empowering youth to reach their full potential.
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A: Parents of mentees under 18 years old must 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.
If you have any other questions, please email us: mentorship@mypi.org
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