Many young people inside detention have watched adults come and go. Detention Mentors are the ones who keep coming back. You will join a We The Revolt team inside a juvenile facility, lead small-group conversations on identity, choices and purpose, and build one-to-one trust with a young person who needs to see that a different life is real. It is slow, steady work. It is presence, and presence is what changes the story. Because you will be with minors inside a secure facility, this role requires a background check and clearance from the agency that runs the facility. We walk you through every step.
Commitment: 2 hrs/week for at least 6 months
What you'll do
- Co-lead weekly small groups inside a juvenile facility
- Mentor one young person through their time inside
- Show up consistently and on time; the young people notice
- Debrief with your team lead after each visit
What it asks of you
- 21 or older
- Background check and agency clearance (we help you through both)
- Safeguarding and mandated-reporter training
- A 6-month commitment
- Lived experience is welcome