Support Us

SHE-CAN Mentoring Program

​CLICK HERE TO JOIN AN INFORMATION SESSION 

WHY MENTORS ARE IMPORTANT
​TO SHE-CAN
The true value of the mentee-mentor relationship lies in our scholars' untapped potential. Through their mentor relationships they learn to break the cycle of suppression and patriarchy in their countries and become powerful women who navigate life as equals. Most importantly, they learn the value of pulling up other women. 

SHE-CAN pulls together teams of 5-6 mentors and matches each with high potential, low-income young women from Cambodia, Guatemala, and Liberia to help them win a U.S. college scholarship, succeed on campus, and launch a leadership career.
  • 5-year commitment
  • Each mentor contributes $1,000 a year for the 5 years
  • SHE-CAN staff supports mentor teams and scholars throughout the journey​
 ​
​LEARN MORE
​SHE-CAN is looking for 20 new mentor teams for 2022, and our mentor recruitment period begins in January and concludes in May. To learn more about what it means to become a mentor, please submit the online form below or reach out to to Director of Community Building Dine DeMarlie at ddemarlie@shecan.global.
​
​"Mentoring Patricie, Vuochnear & Tarlee and having them in my life has allowed me to be a part of our world in a unique and very meaningful way."
​- Kristin Nicholson

MENTOR EXPERIENCE

Step 1: Lead or Join a Team
  • Assemble a team comprised of 5-6 friends, family, and colleagues
  • Join a team being organized by a friend, family member, or colleague
  • Be matched with a team by the SHE-CAN Staff
​
Step 2: Teams Help Scholars Apply for Scholarship 
  • ​Each team is carefully matched with a scholar
  • Team helps scholar apply Early Decision to a SHE-CAN Coalition School
  • Each mentor plays a key role, making it a team effort
  • SHE-CAN provides extensive workshops and guidance for each role
  • Time commitment is about 4 hours per week during this phase (primarily via email, Skype & WhatsApp)
Step 3: Teams Help Scholars Transition to the U.S.
Upon acceptance to a U.S. college, mentors become critical to helping scholars acclimate to life in the U.S. and successfully manage their college careers.
  • Team becomes scholar's extended U.S. family by helping her settle in school, hosting her for holidays, and navigating challenges
  • SHE-CAN funds dorm supplies, flights, technology, winter clothes and more
  • SHE-CAN organizes events, hosts leadership training for scholars, and provides ongoing guidance for mentors
  • Team determines time commitment based on needs of scholar

​Step 4: Teams Support Scholars in Launching Their Careers
Mentors open up their extended networks to ensure their mentee has connections, internships, and job opportunities. With SHE-CAN, the relationships can last a lifetime as mentors help aspiring leaders find their voice and power. ​​

LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTORING WITH SHE-CAN

We are recruiting new mentors from January 2022 through early May 2022 and would love to have you aboard! The first step is to  complete a form and pick a convenient time to join us for a 45-60 minute online information session. Just click the link below.​
Some upcoming information sessions will be held on:
​
Friday, May 13 @ 12 PM Pacific time
Friday, May 13 @ 5 PM Pacific Time
Tuesday, May 17 @ 9 AM Pacific Time
Thursday, May 19 @ 8 AM Pacific Time

And many more! Click the button above to join us!