How do I become a mentor?

You must be 25 years of age or older. You must fill out an online application, come in to interview with a Stoked staff member, pass a background check and our mentor evaluation. Once you do that, you make a personal contribution of $100 and fundraise for the year.

Where do you go surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding?

In New York: We surf usually at Far Rockaway in Queens. Sometimes we go to Long Beach. We go skateboarding at various skate parks in Manhattan. We go snowboarding at Belleyare Mountain. In Los Angeles, we skate at various skate parks near downtown LA, surf in Santa Monica, and snowboard at Snow Summit.
Is there a certain skill level needed for these sports?
There are no skills necessary. Most participants are beginners. But if you’re advanced at a sport, we just ask that you are patience with your youth and the rest of the group.

Why do I have to fundraise?

The short answer is, we look at your 1 year of mentoring similar to that of running in a triathlon or doing a marathon and raising money for AIDS or Breast Cancer. The exception is that the cause you’re raising money for is Mentoring. You also get to snowboard, skateboard, and surf for a year with a cool teen. The long answer is that these sports and running the programs are expensive. We ask that mentors fundraise their portion of the program so that we can ensure that the youth don’t have to pay anything. We also think that as a mentor in Stoked and a fundraiser, you have even more of a vested interest in the success of your youth and Stoked.

Does Stoked pay for the entire year?

Yes. Every program is funded by donations, fundraisers and the mentors.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, you need to have your own medical insurance to participate in Stoked.

How old do you have to become a mentor?

You must be at least 25 years of age.

How do the mentoring pairs get matched?

After proper training, they are paired during our “Matching Day”. We match according to age difference, personality, geography, and interests.

Where do the mentors come from?

The mentors come from all over New York and Los Angeles. Many are working professionals in advertising, law, media, entertainment, finance, technology, and retail.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No. All equipment is provided free of charge.

Is food and transportation provided?

Yes

What are the requirements of mentoring?

You must be 25 years of age, spend 4 hours a month for one year with your mentee, attend all trainings and program dates, attend monthly meetings and personally raise $750 for the year.

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