MYPI Mentorship Program

Details & FAQ

Applications for the 2024-2025 round are now closed, complete the interest form below to be notified when applications open for the next year.

GENERAL INFO

  • Mentorship Round: August to May (10-month commitment)

    • Recruitment Season: April to July

      • Application open - April-May

      • Interviews - June-July

  • Pre-Round Recruitment Events

    • Virtual Information Session

    • Networking & Guidance Plan Workshop

  • The MYPI Guidance Plan is used to support mentees in their personal development in the seven areas of:

    • Spirituality, Career, Academics, Leadership, Interpersonal Relationships (family & friends), Health & Wellness, and Financial Literacy

  • 2 hour monthly commitment for mentors and mentees to meet with each other

  • Matching will be made by the Mentorship Committee based on the preferences of the mentors and mentees

  • Round Launch Event in August - mandatory for all mentors & mentees

  • We will host various group activities and Group Mentoring Sessions throughout the year

  • Mentees & Mentors receive welcome kits with awesome swag!

  • FREE to participate

MENTEES

  • Mentees must be middle school, high school, or college-age.

  • Mentees will learn from mentor's personal and professional experience, knowledge, and skills.

  • Mentees will attend regular mentoring meetings with their mentor.

  • Mentees will be matched with highly qualified and trained mentors.

  • Mentees under 18 years old must have parent permission.

  • Mentees must have a reliable method of communicating with their mentor (email, phone, parents' phone, etc.).

MENTORS

Scroll down to meet our MYPI Mentors!

  • Mentors must be 20+ years old (few exceptions apply).

  • Mentors will be subject to a background check upon acceptance.

  • Mentors will submit short monthly reports to keep in touch with the Mentorship Program Manager.

  • Mentors will be trained by MYPI and have plenty of resources available to them for use and reference.

  • Mentors will have on-demand support from the Mentorship Committee to ensure a successful mentorship experience.

  • Mentors will be given a small stipend to cover any expenses incurred during the mentorship year.

Recruitment season has ended, but you may still submit a Mentor Application (below) to be on the Back-up List. You will be contacted only if we are short on mentors and your application fits an area of need.

If you cannot commit this year but are interested for the future, you can submit an interest form and we will notify you when the future round applications open.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials- Mentorship Details Page

Mentor: "Our religion is beautiful and I want to be able to help our youth see that and be proud of who they are."

Mentor: "Be able to combat the many challenges that our youth face in today’s society by sharing my own experiences growing up as a Muslim American."

Mentor: "I hope to be able to provide support wherever it is needed."

Mentor: "Being able to mentor another individual and be a huge part of their lives is one of my own wishes and one I have been working towards for a long time."

Mentor: "Being Muslim in this culture is complicated with temptations and confusing norms around us, but having a community of strong, self-loving, and inspiring Muslims will make growing up and the transition into independency more confident."

Mentor: "I want to be a trusted adult for the youth that can give them advice and emotional support."

Mentee: "I appreciate her knowledge... especially for my education"

Mentee: "Mashallah, he takes his role seriously."

Mentee: "I get along with my mentor really well. We have so much common ground. Can’t wait to meet in person"

Mentee: "If I ever needed anything or wanted to talk to someone I would know that I have someone"

Mentee: "My mentor is on top of things and makes time to talk to me and meet me."

Mentee: "I've been able to realize that my obstacles I come across are not impossible to overcome"

+ Q: Is there any cost to join?

A: No, the Mentorship Program is completely FREE thanks to our generous grantors and our amazing Mentors who are volunteering their time for YOU!

+ Q: What is in the Mentee Welcome Package?

A: Each year's welcome package will vary, but in the past it has included a MYPI t-shirt, custom pen, notebook, insulated water bottle, etc.

+ Q: Are the mentor monthly reports mandatory?

A: Yes they are mandatory, but don't worry, they are very short and simple. These reports help us make sure the program is meeting its goals, that our mentors and mentees are being taken care of, and to provide reporting stats for our grantors and sponsors who help fund the program keeping it FREE for everyone.

+ Q: What is the parents' involvement in the program?

A: Parents of mentees under 18 years old must be involved in the process and give permission for their child to be in the program. We encourage the mentors and parents to have open communication with each other about their expectations and goals for the mentorship, without being overbearing.

Any other questions?

Contact mentorship@mypi.org

“The believing men and believing women are allies [helpers, supporters, friends, protectors] of one another.”
— (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:71)

FAQS

Meet the MYPI Mentors

Our amazing mentors are a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life who are selflessly volunteering their time to serve the youth. We are so grateful to have all of them on our team and we pray that Allah (SWT) rewards them generously for their dedicated service. Here we have displayed all of our current and past mentors.

[Click on image & hover over for their bio - In mobile view, click on small dot in bottom right corner after clicking on image]

Current Active Mentors

Past / Inactive Mentors