Become a Mentor and Make an Impact

Impact Northwest Mentoring works with lower-income elementary students in Northeast and Southeast Portland who could use the help of someone like you to achieve in school, increase self-esteem and build positive relationships. A one-year minimum commitment is required. If mentoring a youth sounds like the volunteer experience you’ve been looking for, please read on to learn more about a particular youth in Portland who can truly benefit from the one on one attention and friendship of a mentor.

**7th grade girl wants a mentor - could it be you? She loves cooking and sports and has terrific potential. Student is African American and is in need of a caring adult who can provide structure and serve as a positive adult role model. The student would be mentored in outer SE Portland, please make contact if you are interested!

Impact Northwest is a social service organization whose mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. Last year, Impact Northwest served over 70,000 infants, youth, families, adults with disabilities and seniors throughout Multnomah County. Impact Northwest is an EO employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Contact Meghan Ferns at (503) 988-5961 x233 or [email protected] for more information.