Rainier Athletes' (RA) mission is to affirm our youth’s sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting their core community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors.
Rainier Athletes is a long-term mentoring organization that begins walking alongside students and their families in 4th grade and continues through high school graduation and beyond. Each student is matched with a dedicated mentor who meets with them weekly, fully funded to participate in year round sports and activities, and supported as they explore and advocate for their unique identity.
No experience with sports, mentoring, or working with youth is required. Trainings are held throughout the year and you’ll have support from our dedicated team whenever you need it.
Mentors typically spend 1 hour per week between meeting with the student, and communicating with their parents, teachers, etc. We ask mentors to commit for at least one full school year.
ONBOARDING
Here’s what the onboarding process looks like for volunteer mentors:
- Fill out your mentor info form.
- We will schedule a 30-minute virtual meeting with you so we can get to know you and answer all your burning questions.
- Participate in training and learn what it means to mobilize a student's ONE Team supporters.
- Get matched and begin inspiring a sense of belonging for your mentee!
