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2022-2023


​Peer Mentor Leadership Development Program

BEAR's Peer Mentor Leadership Development Program is aimed at Bitterroot Valley high school students, grades 9-12, who are interested in leading community service projects and providing mentorship to middle school aged youth. In this program mentors will choose and development service projects that interest them, learn about the outdoors and experiential education, share their knowledge with mentees, and foster a supportive environment for the mentor team. Mentors will receive lots of training throughout the year, help mentees with their service learning project, attend after school activities, weekend and overnight trips, and attend a special peer mentor summer camp!

Click here to download the Peer Mentor Application​

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Teens grades 9-12, who are willing to:

  • Be a mentor for youth grades 6-8
  • Learn how to develop and execute community service projects
  • Learn about outdoor and experiential education & connect with mentees
  • ​Foster a supportive environment that promotes trust and personal growth

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grades 9-12
  • Must have an interest in learning about community service, mentoring, outdoor education, and experiential learning.
  • Previous experience is preferred but not necessary
  • Experience with youth is preferred but not necessary
  • Leadership experience is preferred but not necessary
  • Creative and playful spirit
  • Flexibility and willingness to try new things
  • Lifeguard qualifications are very helpful, but not required
  • Ability and willingness to make a firm commitment to full participation in all training, and scheduled activities
  • Open and honest communication

BENEFITS:
  • Stipend of $500 after completion of all training and a minimum 50 hours of direct service (with mentees or participating in service projects).
  • Training in mentoring best practices, leadership, experiential education, outdoor education, and more. Plus, fun summer activities outdoors!
  • Job and college references or letters of recommendation are available after successful completion of the program.

HOW IT WORKS:
Peer mentors will fill out an application and return it to the BEAR office. If qualified, they will be called for an interview and references will be checked. We will be accepting up to 10 peer mentors for the 2022-2023 school year.

Peer mentors will become an important person in the lives of BEAR mentees who will look up to you for guidance and support. It is important that applicants are prepared to commit to the program and see it through to the end of the school year and hopefully into the summer!

HIRING PROCESS:
  • Accepting applications on a rolling basis
  • Be thoughtful in your responses and write clearly.
  • Interviews will be held with qualified applicants and references will be called.
  • Commitment to mandatory training dates is required for acceptance into the program, even for those who have previously been peer mentors.​

TO APPLY:

Email applications and questions to: 
Mallory Ijames, Program Leader
mallory.ijames@bearmt.org

406-209-9901
BEAR     
1105 W. Main St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
406.363.5410
mallory.ijames@bearmt.org
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  • Home
    • Contact Us >
      • Facebook
      • Blog
  • About BEAR
    • Our History
    • Staff
    • Board Members
    • Community Connections
    • Sponsors
  • Programs
    • Venture OUT Mentoring Programs >
      • 1:1 Mentoring
      • School based programs
      • Peer Mentor Program
    • Summer Camps
    • Venture Ed
    • Ropes Challenge Course
    • Photos
    • Special Events >
      • Valentines Wine Tasting Fundraiser
      • BEAR calendar
  • Our Impact
    • Testimonials
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Peer Mentor
    • Donate
    • Connect to BEAR
    • 10 Ways to Help
    • Wish List
    • Employment Opportunities