What is the Mentor-for-a-Day Program?

Over the course of the year more than 1,000 girls in middle and high school will attend the Spirit of Leadership program; a series of inspirational and life changing educational events which includes the highlighted and cherished “Mentor for a day” program. Our Mentors are women leaders from throughout San Diego who volunteer to share their time, perspective and wisdom inspiring attendees to actively live as leaders.

The mentor experience creates lasting impressions and ignites change in the lives of many attendees. Each year the Spirit of Leadership hosts three events that feature the Mentor-for-a-Day element – an amazing opportunity for women to share time with San Diego’s rising young leaders.

What to Expect - Volunteer Mentors will:

• Share, support and make a difference in the lives of young women for a day.
• Lead small group exercises and discussions.
• Attend one of our Leadership events along with a small group of youth; enjoy the program and the transformational experience created as we work together.
• Become part of a networking-rich community with like-minded leaders.

Each year we seek over a hundred mentors to attend one of three mentoring events with our Spirit of Leadership youth attendees. Our goal is to assemble a diverse cross section of professional women from a variety of fields and backgrounds to serve in this “one-day” role at events scheduled throughout the year. Please fill out the mentor application if you are a woman who would like to support young leaders in the community by serving as part of their support team at the Spirit of Leadership events. Apply today to join our team!

• Complete the mentor training which consists of written training materials and one mandatory 2-hour pre-event training session.
• Commit to attendance for the full event, plus an optional but rewarding mentor celebration and post-event de-brief.
• A genuine willingness to show up and share yourself authentically with an open heart and mind.

2011 Spirit of Leadership Mentoring Event Dates:

The Jenna Druck Center’s Spirit of Leadership program is founded by donations from the community, grants, and corporate sponsors. A $25.00 - $75.00 donation is requested from all mentors and student participants to help with program expenses. Scholarships are available – contact our office for details (619.294.8000 or leadership@jennadruck.org)