BE A MENTOR

GOLD STAR YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

What to expect:

Mentors will be matched with a youth mentee based on shared interests, focusing on the child's priorities, hobbies, and military connections. You'll empower the child by fostering active coping mechanisms, providing positive encouragement, and nurturing healthy connections to a life influenced by military service.

Mentor Requirements:

  • Still actively serving in the military or recently transitioned out

  • Complete and pass a federal background check

  • Physically capable of running a sustained pace of at least 12 minutes per mile for 3.1 miles

  • Complete a virtual interview

  • Attend mandatory mentor training

Additional Perks:

Each mentor will receive training, wear blue apparel, opportunities to participate in additional fun sponsor events, and memories to last a lifetime.

Why Become a Mentor?

Make a lasting difference in the life of a Gold Star youth. Honor the memory of fallen service members through active remembrance and strengthen the bonds of our military community.

“[My mentee] taught me so much about resiliency, laughter, perseverance, and optimism. I feel selfish that I probably gained more from our time together than she did. She was the best part of my week every week. This program made me a better person.”