Mentor Onboarding Process
Become a Mentor
At Fishers Youth Initiative (FYI), we believe every young person deserves guidance, support, and opportunities to thrive. Our mentorship program connects motivated youth with caring mentors who provide encouragement, life skills, and career insights to help them navigate their futures with confidence.
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Interest Form
This initial form lets our staff know of your interest in becoming a mentor. Once you complete this form, you’ll be contacted by a FYI staff member to learn more. Click the button below to get started.
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Mentor Interview
Once we’ve received your interest form, you’ll be scheduled for a one-on-one conversation with FYI’s Director of Engagement. This allows you to learn more about FYI, mentor expectations, as well as share more about yourself and why you would like to become a mentor.
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Mentor Application
If both parties agree it’s a good fit after the mentor interview, you’ll be invited to complete a mentor application. The mentor application is the main tool used to create a thoughtful, strong match between mentor and mentee. The unique link will be provided to you following your mentor interview.
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Safe Visitor Background Check
Safety of our mentors and mentees is incredibly important. As a program taking place within HSE Schools, all mentors must complete the District’s DCS Safe Visitor Background Check.
The SafeVisitor background check process usually takes 3-5 business days. The cost is $26 and the pass is valid for three years. This application must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. If cost is a barrier to you, please contact us to discuss options.
Once completed, the background check is valid for three years.
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Invitation to Orientation
Onboarding mentors are required to attend a 90 minute in-person orientation before being considered for a match. This session offers information about FYI students, discusses policies of the program, and prepares mentors for their first match meeting.
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Matched
Once all the steps above are completed, you are ready to be matched with a student! FYI will consider your application, interest, and availability to make the best match we can with a student based on their onboarding materials as well.
“My time with FYI has been a wonderfully rewarding opportunity to connect with a student and watch her grow and develop into a confident, happy young woman. Once a shy, self-conscious 6th grader, this soon-to-be high school senior has blossomed more than I could have imagined. We talk about the early years of our relationship and how she has grown, challenged herself and overcome many obstacles. I can’t express how much I enjoy her company! And how proud I am of her!”