Become a Mentor

"Braid has been an incredibly enriching experience. The intergenerational team model is especially unique — it enables us to offer diverse perspectives to our youth. It has felt so rewarding to form a long-term connection with my youth, fellow mentors, and facilitator, and to grow together as a team."

"A key difference when mentoring with Braid Mission is that we can mentor the same youth for a longer term, beyond the year or so durations I've done with other nonprofits. Braid's multiple-mentor team per youth allows flexibility so that a mentor can step into or out of a team as life changes."

"I moved back to the Bay Area in April of 2020 after a few years away and found a city struggling with the effects of the pandemic. After looking for ways to help my local community, with a focus on the most vulnerable, I came across Braid Mission. The work they do with children in the foster system is incredibly important in creating stability for those that lack it most. "

"I've been a volunteer mentor at Braid Mission since 2018 for a very amazing and smart child. The team at Braid has always been hands on, extremely diligent and very kind with their support of all volunteers every step of the way."

"My experience with Braid has been life-changing. I was matched with an absolutely amazing youth, who inspires me every day. The unique team-based mentoring approach is one-of-a-kind, and that extra level of support is exactly why I chose to volunteer with Braid. I am so thankful for this experience and I would highly recommend Braid to anyone looking to get involved with foster youth and have an impact."

"My time with Braid has been incredibly rewarding, from the first orientation session to every hangout session with our youth. I've loved working with my teammates and coalescing around the mission to provide a safe, fun, and meaningful experience for our youth weekly."

"Spending time with our mentee each week and watching him grow into a smart, confident young adult has been the highlight of my experience with Braid Mission over the past year and a half. I've learned so much from both our mentee and my fellow mentors about patience, friendship, and finding joy in the small moments."

"Being a Braid Mission mentor is challenging, inspiring, soul nurturing fun! I’m grateful for the opportunity and recommend it highly!"

"I wanted to be a mentor for a long time, and Braid Mission has been the perfect fit. The training they provided has been invaluable and the time I spend with my mentee is my favorite part of the week!"

"I am grateful to be a mentor for Braid. Care and thought is put into establishing each team along with our mentee. I enjoy collaborating on purposeful and fun ideas we can do with our time together. I am constantly inspired by my entire group and we are always supported by our team facilitator. I’m happy I made the decision to be part of this incredibly led organization."

"Being a mentor with Braid lets me do good. I know that with the other mentors, we make a difference. We have fun. There are lots of smiles. And I get to play like a kid again too."

"It is such a joy mentoring through Braid Mission and being part of the Braid community. Braid's innovative team-based mentoring makes it possible to create a meaningful relationship with my mentee while having the flexibility to travel and attend to personal needs while my teammates keep up continuity meeting with our mentee. I have so many precious memories with my mentee and teammates over the years."