🌟 Become a Mentor & Tutor With GPH-Charity.org

Your presence can change a young person’s life — and strengthen our entire community.

Students today face more stress and emotional pressure than ever before. National public‑health data shows that mental health challenges are one of the leading causes of harm among teenagers. That’s why trained, caring adults are essential in schools and churches.

When you join GrandParents Hands as a mentor/tutor, you become part of a healing‑centered, hope‑building movement for youth.

🧭 What You’ll Do

🤝 Mentor Students

Build a consistent, supportive relationship with a young person who needs encouragement, stability, and a trusted adult.

📚 Tutor Students

All mentors also serve as tutors. Academic confidence is one of the strongest protective factors for youth success — and your support helps students believe in themselves.

🌱 Model Respect & Healthy Boundaries

You don’t need special credentials — just a willingness to learn and a heart for youth.

🛡️ Follow School & Church Safety Guidelines

This includes background checks, confidentiality, and mandated reporter expectations.

🎓 Free Training Provided

We provide all required training at no cost, including:

• Trauma‑informed mentoring

• Youth Mental Health First Aid

• Cultural humility

• Safety and boundaries

• Mandated reporter awareness

• Tutor readiness and academic support strategies

This training ensures you can support students safely, confidently, and compassionately.

💵 Apprenticeship Stipend

Eligible mentors and tutors may receive a paid apprenticeship stipend after completing training and committing to consistent service.
This helps remove barriers and supports volunteers who want to grow into youth‑serving careers.

🪜 How to Sign Up (Step‑by‑Step)

Step 1 — Complete the Mentor/Tutor Onboarding Form

Please share your interests, availability, and preferred placement.
(Mentor Application)

Step 2 — Attend a Welcome Orientation

We’ll introduce you to the program, expectations, and support system.

Step 3 — Complete Required Training (Free)

You’ll receive links and dates for all training sessions.

Step 4 — Complete Your Background Check

Required for all school‑based and church‑based volunteers.

Step 5 — Get Matched With a Student

We match you based on your strengths, availability, and preferred age group.

Step 6 — Begin Mentoring & Tutoring

You’ll meet with your student weekly or bi‑weekly, with ongoing support from our team.

🌟 You Don’t Have to Be Perfect — Just Present

Students don’t need superheroes.
They need consistent, caring adults who show up, listen, and believe in them.

If you’re ready to make a difference, start with the onboarding form below.