GVM - Mentor Application

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Gunnison Valley Mentors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gunnison Valley Mentors is committed to the principle of equal employment/volunteer opportunity for all employees/volunteers and to providing employees/volunteers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment/volunteer decisions at Gunnison Valley Mentors are based on needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gunnison Valley Mentors will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The mission of Gunnison Valley Mentors is to promote the healthy growth of young people through one-to-one mentoring relationships and enrichment opportunities. GVM works to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential through the guidance and advocacy of caring, pro-social role models. We offer free monthly recreational group activities such as skiing, rafting, crafts, movies and so much more.

Mentor Role

• Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship.
• Serve as a positive role model and friend.
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together.
• Strive for mutual respect.
• Build self-esteem and motivation.
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them.
• Orientation Booklet for more information.

Thanks for your interest in Gunnison Valley Mentors. Please fill out the online form as completely as possible or print application here and mail to office. If we think your qualifications match, we will contact you for an interview. Put plenty of thought into your answers. All applicants must complete our volunteer registration process.