Ignite the spark in tomorrow’s leaders

Share your knowledge, experience, and wisdom with our young people, we call them Dreamers! With the help of a mentor, we call them Champions, Dreamers can find their own unique path to happiness and success.

Become a Champion

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As a nonprofit organization, TalentDreams relies on people like you to volunteer their time, energy, and expertise. Thanks for your interest in becoming a Mentor!

Because great mentorship changes lives

Are you passionate about the next generation? Eager to help youth navigate their life transitions and come out poised for success?

Then join the TalentDreams community!

Our Mentors represent a variety of professions, backgrounds, and life experiences. But they’re all dedicated to one thing: empowering youth with skills, confidence, and resources.

Whatever your perspective, bring it to TalentDreams to change lives.

How it works

Sign up through the form below. (It’s 100% free!)
Go through a 7-step application process, including vetting from the TalentDreams team.
Log into our online platform and wait for members to connect.
Meet 1:1 through Zoom as often as you’re willing and able.

Why does mentorship matter so much?

130%

Young adults who have a mentor are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions.

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76%

In one program, 76% of high-risk youth with mentors successfully graduated from high school (compared to just 40% without a mentor).

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89%

89% of people who have been mentored will go on to become a mentor themselves. (Which is how TalentDreams was started!)

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1 in 3

Young people surveyed did not have a mentor growing up. Help us change that!

Join TalentDreams

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What mentoring involves for you

We understand that you’re busy — our Mentors are successful people with families, careers, and very full lives. That’s why we welcome any time investment you can make.

Give as much or as little as you’re able.

The minimum requirement is being willing and able to meet 1:1 with a TalentDreams member for at least 30 minutes. Do this once a day, once a week, once a year — it’s totally up to you!

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Wondering what to expect?

Would I be a good Champion?

If you care about young people, are interested in genuine listening, and are open to sharing your life experiences — then yes! TalentDreams Champions come from all backgrounds and are united by their deep desire to help others.

We’ll also equip you with training and resources to develop your mentoring toolbox.

Why should I become a Champion?

If you are open to sharing your life experience and a desire to contribute to young people, you will find being a Champion is not only a connecting experience, but a fulfilling one as well.

What is the time commitment?

To become a Champion you will go through our initial online training program and then attend our New Champion Orientation which is one hour. After that, we ask that you be available at least one hour a year to mentor, but you can meet with a Dreamer as often as you like.

What is the application process?

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Do I have to pay anything to be a Dreamer?

No, TalentDreams is 100% free for Dreamers.

I’m not ready to become a Champion. Are there other ways to get involved?

You can become a Supporter of TalentDreams by making a monthly or yearly donation to help us continue the work we are doing with youth and young adults in the community.

Have other questions? Please contact us at any time!