Become a mentor
Join our team of over 160 mentors in Auckland, Rodney, Tauranga and Whangaparaoa, and change a young person's life this year.
Apply today
Join our team of over 160 mentors in Auckland, Rodney, Tauranga and Whangaparaoa, and change a young person's life this year.
Apply today
2 hours
A week hanging out with a young person
1-2 hours
A month for mentor supervision
6 events
Over the year (including camp!!)
Read this information pack
Complete the online application (10-15 minutes)
Our team will get in touch with you to discuss next steps
We’ll meet you for an interview to get to know you better
We’ll talk to your referees and complete a police check
Once all the paperwork is sorted we’ll get you in for an induction and training
We’ll go with you to meet the young person and their whānau
Time to hang out, and spending quality time together each week having fun!
Evidence , News | August 31st, 2023
“This training experience is unlike any other, I felt "speechless" like I had been invited into the Upside home, sharing stories and kai over the thing we love most, which is transforming the lives of our young people.
Evidence | May 15th, 2023
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