Burke Mentor Program
Burke Mentors are community volunteers who share their time and talents with the boys at pathfinders ranch. our goal is to provide a consistent, positive male role model in their lives.
What do mentors do?
Mentors meet as a group with their boys every fourth Sunday of the month to celebrate birthdays, play games, talk, and pray with them.
We encourage mentors to meet with the boys during the month as frequently as their schedules allow.
We are not therapists or counselors, we are just adults who show up consistently to demonstrate God’s love for these young men.
What kind of commitment is expected?
We assign one mentor per boy and expect that they will maintain a relationship with that boy during their stay. The length of stay varies based on the boys needs, but typically lasts about a year.
How do I become a mentor?
Because these boys are in foster care, Child Protective Services requires a background check before we can meet 1:1 with them. You can start the process by requesting a volunteer application online. Submit your contact details and an application and instructions will be emailed to you.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, but not sure you’re ready to make the commitment, we suggest you attend a Mentor Sunday event. Email us at the link below to schedule a visit.
Are there any other opportunities, besides mentoring, to help the boys?
Yes, these boys are eager to learn life skills, hobbies, and nearly any talent you have to share such as:
-Cooking
-Music (piano, guitar, etc)
-Auto Shop
-Wood Shop
-Bible Studies
If you have a passion for work projects, there are many to choose from. This is a working ranch with lots to be done.
Can women play a role in mentoring?
Yes.
While our objective is to provide positive male role models to help the boys develop as young men, they crave adult attention.
Women volunteers provide an important and different perspective that helps them mature, learn valuable life skills and social graces.