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Girlz Climb OnMake a Difference - Mentor an Adolescent Girl

Girlz Climb On relies on volunteers like you.

In this 10-week rock climbing, mentorship program, 10 girls in grades 6-9 are paired one-on-one with an adult female mentor for weekly meetings. In a structured environment using a well-developed curriculum, mentors support girls as they learn technical rock climbing skills and valuable life lessons. We are currently seeking female volunteer mentors (age 21 and over) to participate in this unique program. Climbing experience is a plus.

  • Mentor Training:
    The week week before the program starts we'll have 2 days of training - both required for all mentors:
    • Monday: 4:00 - 7:00pm @ the GV Office
    • Thursday: 4:00 - 7:00pm @ the Gym

Mentor Qualifications:

The following mentor qualifications are a PLUS but not necessarily required:

  • Coaching, teaching or mentoring experience with adolescents (informal experience with friends & family counts...)
  • Diversity/anti-oppression training or experience (women of color strongly encouraged to apply)
  • Passion for empowering young women (i.e.: a desire to share your belief that girls can do anything)
  • Climbing/belaying experiencing (if you have belayed and/or can climb a 5.8 or higher we are already impressed )

Strong candidates without climbing experience will be considered IF they are able to commit to taking a belay class AND practice climbing at the gym a few times prior to the start of the program.

How to Apply to be a Mentor:

Fill out our online Mentor Application or download the application (PDF).
Please also feel free to contact Sarah Heath, Director, Programs & Outreach, at: 415.864.0780 ext. 302.

Program size is limited to 10 mentors and 10 girls. Mentors must be a minimum of 21 years old. Mentors are accepted on a rolling basis. An interview may be required. Applications will be considered 2-3 months prior to the program start date. Decisions will be made 2-4 weeks prior to program start.

The programs will fill up - please do not delay in submitting your applications. Call Sarah if you have any questions.