Who Are Mentors?
empowerHER Mentors are positive role models age 25+ who have also experienced the loss of their mothers. Mentor meetups can take place in-person or virtually around milestone moments such as holidays, back to school shopping, Mom’s anniversary or birthday, and more, while always respecting the family’s need and preferences. Mentors are volunteers, non-therapeutic, and simply serve as a supportive person in her life that can understand the complexity of her grief.
It’s A Match!
Matches may consider geographical proximity so that an in-person meetups are possible. The frequency and duration of communication and meetups is flexible and is discussed with each family. When geographically close, meetups can include a walk on the beach, ice cream, or attending an empowerHER EVENT for GIRLS in your area. VIRTUAL mentor matches can involve attendance at an empowerHER VIRTUAL event, Zoom/House Party/FaceTime calls, Netflix watch parties, virtual museum tours, or just a phone call or text to check-in and show support.
A Safe + Responsible Match
At empowerHER, the safety and well-being of each young girl is our top priority. Our MENTOR PROGRAM partners with Mass Mentor Partnerships (MMP) and follows best practices in screening, training, and monitoring guidelines for each prospective Mentor.