L.O.V.E. Mentor Application 2025-2026

Dear Prospective Mentors,

Latinas On the Verge of Excellence - L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program, Inc. would like to invite female college students and recent graduates to serve as mentors in our 2025 - 2026 L.O.V.E. Mentoring Programs.

L.O.V.E. empowers young women to identify their innate strength to fulfill their personal and professional goals through mentorship and health education targeted at mental, reproductive and physical health as well as college and career readiness.

The commitment requirement for this volunteer role is one (1) hour per week for the length of the academic year (September – May), or a semester commitment (i.e. September – December, or January – May). Mentors select the L.O.V.E. school and class they wish to commit to, according to their schedule, location, and language.

The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program will be held at middle schools, high schools, and community based organizations across New York City.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor for young women, please kindly complete the application below to be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year. We will reach out again in August 2025 to notify you when our L.O.V.E. Mentor Recruitment begins.

If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Larissa Santiago Escaso at larissa@lovementoring.org.

Sincerely,

The L.O.V.E. Team

Latinas On the Verge of Excellence - L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program

www.lovementoring.org

Eligibility Requirements

3.0 GPA minimum
Be currently enrolled in a higher education institution as an undergraduate, graduate student, or be a recent graduate (2023 and beyond).
Interested in working with young, female students of diverse backgrounds, and aligned with our values
Be available to mentor at least one partner school, once a week, for one hour, during the academic year
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Be willing to complete the onboarding process, which includes: completing an application, attending a virtual Recruitment Event, and completing self-paced online training.
Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring performance

Commitment on the Part of Mentors:

Mentors are expected to show: Consistency, Punctuality, Communication, and Engagement
Time commitment:

One hour per week at the partner school of your choice, for the length of the academic year or semester.

Complete the onboarding process which includes:

Attending a virtual Mentor Recruitment Event
Completing online, self-paced video trainings
Completing feedback surveys

Find a L.O.V.E. Program that aligns with your schedule.

List of confirmed Programs TBD!

PERSONAL DATA

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Apartment #

City

State

Zip Code

Borough

Personal Email

School Email

Mobile Phone

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone

Relationship to Emergency Contact:

Age 18 years or Above?

Date of Birth

Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?

If Yes, Please Explain

How did you hear about us?

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Other

Name of Institution/School

Major

Minor/Concentration

Anticipated Date of Graduation (mm/dd/yyyy)

EXPERIENCE

Employment History: Please list your job history for the past five years in chronological order. You may attach a resume but complete this Application as well. You may include work performed on a volunteer basis.

Employment History

	Employer	Address & Telephone No.	Dates of Employment	Reasons for Leaving

Volunteer Work: Please describe volunteer work that may be relevant to this application.

References: Please list two persons best qualified to comment on your related experience and/or educational background.

Volunteer References

	Name	Telephone	Title/Relationship

Tell us about your hobbies and/or interests

Do you have previous experience working with youth? If so, please describe.

Briefly describe your motivation for applying to become a mentor

What qualities and skills do you feel you have that would benefit a young Latina?

Language Proficiency

EnglishSpanishOther

If selected Other, please indicate what other language you speak fluently.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided in this Mentor Application (the “Application”) is true and accurate. I understand that the withholding of any information sought by this Application, or the giving of false information on this Application may result in my disqualification from consideration for volunteer service for Latinas On the Verge of Excellence - L.O.V.E, Inc.’s Mentoring Program (the “Mentoring Program”), or, if discovered after I have begun volunteering for the Mentoring Program, my termination as a volunteer in connection with the Mentoring Program.

I hereby grant permission to any person, firm or corporation to release to Latinas On the Verge of Excellence - L.O.V.E, Inc. (the “Organization”) or its representatives, and to the organization and its representatives to receive any and all information regarding my past volunteer work or employment and my background. I waive any and all claims, liability and causes of action I might have with respect to the organization receiving or providing of such information to third parties.

I hereby release and hold harmless Latinas On the Verge of Excellence – L.O.V.E., Inc. from any and all claims, liability and causes of action, which I may have against Latinas On the Verge of Excellence – L.O.V.E., Inc., its Director and its volunteers arising from, resulting from or in connection with the Mentoring Program, including but without limitation, any claims, demands or causes of action resulting from the negligence of the Mentoring Program. This agreement is signed for the purpose of fully and completely releasing, discharging, and indemnifying Latinas On the Verge of Excellence – L.O.V.E., Inc., its Director and its volunteers from any and all claims, liability and causes of action as herein described.

I understand and agree that my position at the Organization is entirely voluntary and without compensation. I further understand that the provisions of this application do not constitute a contract (either expressed or implied) of employment between myself and the Organization. I further understand and agree that if I am offered and accept a volunteer position at the Organization, either I or the Organization may terminate the volunteer relationship at any time for any reason or no particular reason or cause. The Organization reserves the right to determine and change its policies and procedures applicable to volunteers at any time for any reason. I understand and agree that my volunteer position is contingent upon, among other things, my signing the Organization’s Mentor Volunteer Code of Conduct. In the event of the Organization’s determination of my ineligibility to participate as a mentor, in accordance with the Mentoring Program’s policies, I understand the reason will not be provided.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS APPLICATION.

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For questions please email Larissa Santiago Escaso, our Volunteer Manager at larissa@lovementoring.org