Paid Mentoring Opportunities

We are seeking undergraduate, graduate students, and early career professionals to be mentors in the Youth Mental Health Academy — a 14-month career development program for high school students! 

As a mentor, you will provide guidance and encouragement to a group of 3–5 students as they set goals, seek advice, complete a capstone project, plan for college, and explore careers in mental health. 

We are no longer accepting applications for 2024. Sign up to receive updates about next year’s program.

• $1,000 stipend 
• Minimum 50-hour commitment 
• Meet students twice per week in person in the summer (June & July 2024) 
• Meet once per month virtually during the school year (Aug 2024 – May 2025) 
• Facilitate meaningful conversations & build relationships 
• Opportunities to participate in YMHA workshops 
• Locations: Inland Empire, LA County, San Diego County & the Bay Area 

Mentors will meet with their group of students twice per week during the summer to assist as they complete their capstone project. As a role model, mentors will be responsible for cultivating a positive, inclusive atmosphere and for building their mentees’ confidence in achieving academic goals, navigating college applications, and exploring careers. 

Mentors will have regular check-ins once or twice per month virtually during the school year to assist students in making informed academic/career decisions, maintain relationships, and provide continued motivation. 

Mentors will be assigned a Mentor Advisor, a seasoned mental health professional, who will advise mentors as they build and maintain relationships with their students throughout the year.