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.
Making a Referral for a Youth:
- The registration process begins with a referral from an adult in a child’s life who sees that a Mentor would be a benefit to the child.
- After completing the form, a staff member from Gunnison Valley Mentors may reach out for more information.
- Parents/Guardians will be contacted for any other paperwork needed.
- Please contact a Staff member for any questions or call 970-641-5513 to reach our office.
- Printable Referral click Here
Are you a School Counselor/Teacher and referring a youth for a mentoring program?
Checklist:
- Contact family about referring youth to Gunnison Valley Mentors.
- Inform the family that Gunnison Valley Mentors may contact them by phone, email, or sending additional paperwork home with youth. (or you can email this link to the family if they are more comfortable with that for school-based mentoring programs. Parent Paperwork)
- Release of information has been completed before starting this referral.
Release/Receive Information:
Authorizing the release of contact information, school records and grade information to Gunnison Valley Mentors. By the school via email, Powerschool, IEP or personal contact regarding youth being referred.