6th & 8th graders
Mini Mentors
Wayfinders who have participated for more than 2 seasons are eligible upon invitation.
Wayfinders leadership opportunities
Find your way by supporting others.
Essential skills and character building to effectively mentor youth. Participants receive a Wayfinder’s Mentorship Certification.
Grow into leadership
Choose your pathway.
Mentoring opportunities for young people at every stage of their Wayfinders journey.
9th & 10th graders
Junior Mentors
Community Service Hrs.
11th & 12th graders
Mentors in Training
Community service hrs or stipend.
Send a one minute video or write up a quick blurb about why you’d be a great part of our leadership team!
Step into the work
Learn by walking alongside others.
Mentoring helps us grow into the people our communities need.
Junior Mentors
$325 & Community Service Hours Available
If you’re in 9th or 10th grade, join us as a Junior Mentor where you can support others on their nature connection and social emotional learning journey, while learning leadership skills in preparation to be a future mentor.
One-on-one feedback sessions will be coordinated with a Wayfinders staff member to provide an opportunity to reflect on growth throughout the internship. Weekly group processing and debrief sessions will be included. Letter of recommendation provided upon request. Certificate of completion will be provided for 25 hours of community service.
Program will take place on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons at Lenoir Preserve from 3:15-6:15 pm. plus monthly individual check-ins.
Register on the current Wayfinders siteMentors in Training
Community service hours or a stipend.
Positions are available for 11th-12th graders, college students, and anyone interested in gaining valuable experience with nature connection. Mentors in Training participate in the Wayfinders Base Camp (after school) Program on Tuesday, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:15-6:15 pm at Lenoir Preserve and individual monthly check-ins.
Support for every pathway
Scholarships are available.
Learn more about scholarship support for Wayfinders programs.