Description of a MYPI Mentor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of the youth?

A mentor is an individual who wants to have a positive impact on a young adult’s life. He/she is a trusted person, who is caring and provides positive solutions and guidance. As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to provide access to people, places, and things outside the mentee’s daily routine and environment. With the unique background and experience of living as Muslims in America, you better understand the struggles these youth face and can provide an unmatched type of support.

You will use the MYPI Guidance Plan, a written statement of the mentee’s goals, as an ongoing touch point for your mentoring relationship. Mentors are to support mentees as they strive toward their personal, religious, academic, professional, and/or wellness goals.

- Caring
- Active listener
- Flexible, open, & approachable
- Dependable & enthusiastic
- Nonjudgmental attitude
- Committed & responsive
- Resourceful
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Commit to a 10-month mentorship round (August to May)
- Successfully complete mentor orientation and training
- Monthly: Meet with your mentee for at least two (2) hours
- Weekly: Maintain brief check-ins via phone, text, or email
- Occasionally: Attend key mentorship events and activities
- Engagement & Support:
  - Maintain regular contact with your mentee
  - Guide your mentee through their Guidance Plan
  - Encourage participation in mentorship activities
- Program Participation:
  - Attend the launch event and other important events
  - Make sincere efforts to participate in community service or group mentoring activities
- Reporting & Feedback:
  - Submit monthly reports to the Mentorship Program Manager
  - Provide feedback and data for program evaluation
- Make a Lasting Impact – Help shape the future of a young person while earning rewards in this life and the next.
- Empower and Inspire – Guide youth in achieving their education and career goals while building a meaningful, lasting connection.
- Witness Growth Firsthand – Experience the fulfillment of seeing your mentee develop new skills, gain confidence, and reach their potential.
- Strengthen Your Own Leadership – Enhance your personal and professional growth by modeling strong values, good judgment, and mentorship skills.
- Join a Network of Changemakers – Connect with like-minded mentors, expand your network, and be part of a supportive community driving positive change.
- Deepen Your Community Ties – Gain a greater understanding of your community’s diversity, challenges, and future leaders.
- Exclusive Mentor Perks – Receive a MYPI welcome kit with swag and resources to support your mentorship journey.
- Recognition & Appreciation – Receive a small thank-you stipend at the end of the mentorship round in appreciation of your commitment.
1. Submit an online mentor application
2. Participate in recruitment season events (info session, networking event)
3. Complete a Zoom interview with the MYPI Mentorship Committee
4. Successfully pass a background check
5. Have satisfactory reference checks
6. Attend the in-person launch event in August
7. Complete the required mentor training sessions in the fall
Note: Mentor-mentee matching depends on the number of mentees who sign up. Completing all requirements does not guarantee a mentee assignment.

Meet the MYPI Mentors

Our amazing mentors are a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life who are selflessly volunteering their time to serve the youth. We are so grateful to have all of them on our team and we pray that Allah (SWT) rewards them generously for their dedicated service. Here we have displayed all of our current and past mentors.

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