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Community-based Mentoring, School-based Mentoring and Men2B

The Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership is the statewide leader in mentoring and has created a network of quality mentoring programs. We supply support, advocacy and referrals to mentoring programs throughout Rhode Island.

Special training opportunity:

Men2B - Training for any man who wants to be a better role model to young men and boys. You’ll get: • Tools for better communication with young men and boys • Information about the challenges young men face growing up - and what they need from adults like you • $100 when you complete the training! For more information on Men2B, please contact Kent via e-mail or at 401-732-7700 ext. 109, RI Mentoring Partnership, 3296 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.

There are basically two types of mentoring:

Community-based mentor programs allow the flexibility to meet with your mentee (student) in the community, you can go on excursions and spend time with him/her on the weekend or evenings, depending on your schedule.

School-based mentoring occurs on school grounds during school hours with students in elementary-high school. Generally, school-based programs require a time commitment of 1-hour per week for one school year.

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List of community-based mentor programs:

Big Brothers of Rhode Island - Matches fatherless boys between the ages of 7-14 with an adult male mentor. The Big & Little Brother meet once a week for 2-5 hours. The Big & Little Brother participate in sports, cultural activities or community events. The Big Brothers also assist with schoolwork, guidance and support to the child. Val Sinesi, Executive Director (401) 432-9955, 3300 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915

Big Sisters of Rhode Island Program - Pairs adult women who are at least 19 years old with a girl in the community in need of extra support and guidance. A Big Sister volunteer dedicates at least one year to the program. Karen Gager, Program Director (401) 921-2434, 120 Lambert Lind Highway, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI 02886

Cool Kids Program - A program of Big Sisters of RI. Seeking mentors for girls whose parent(s) is currently incarcerated. The girls are from 4-15 years old from the Central Falls, Coventry, Providence, Johnston, Newport, North Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, West Warwick and Woonsocket areas. Contact Grace Oceiacz (401) 921-2434 ext 107

Adoption Rhode Island - Program pairs adoptive families with those families on the waiting list to encourage patience with the process and share experiences. Bernadette Hicks, Recruitment Response Team, (401) 724-1910, 500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Real Connections - A community-based program serving Rhode Island youth 16-21 years old who are aging out or currently involved with DCYF programs.
Emily Buckbee, Program Coordinator (401) 438-3900 Ext. 103.or visit www.rifpa.org for more information, 55 South Brown St., East Providence, RI 02914

RI Training School (RITS) Mentor Program - AS220/Broad Street Studio's Mission, in cooperation with Project Hope and the Rhode Island Training School (the state's juvenile detention facility), is to provide young people, both at the RITS and upon their release from the RITS, with positive role models to enhance their personal, educational, occupational and social development. Mentors will commit to working with a youth for 6 months, divided between time inside the RITS and upon their release. Mentors commit to no less then 2 hours of one-on-one mentoring with the youth per week. There is a stipend of $12/hour for up to 3 hours a week, any extra time is voluntary. Mara Cerezo RITS/AS220 Arts Coordinator Mentor Program Coordinator Office Phone: (401)462-7320

The Met Center - Workplace mentoring for Met students. Students intern 2 days weekly at work-site location. Kristin Waugh-Hempel, Director of Learning Through Interest Program. 325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905 (401) 752-2625 fax: (401) 752-2602

West Bay Collaborative -  Areas serviced:  Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick, Providence and Cranston areas - Grades 6-12. Stacey Perry, Coordinator, 222 MacArthur Blvd., Coventry, RI 02816 (401) 586-6372,

Family Resources Community Action - Employment & Training Center servicing  Woonsocket; Ages 14-21 Mark S. Foley, Coordinator, 55 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI  02895 (401) 766-0900

Women's Prison Mentoring Program - Mentors assist female inmates in their transition back to the community. Mentors commit to meet one hour a week for one year with one woman. Judith Fox, Program Coordinator (401) 462-3161, PO Box 8312, Cranston, RI 02920

RISE - Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education - Matt Billings, Program Coordinator (401) 421-2010, 17 Gordon Ave. Suite 004, Providence, RI 02905

Citygirls/Citybrothers Project Inc. - Mentors must be Brown University students.
Dilania Inoa, Program Coordinator (401) 863-2338 Brown University, PO Box 1974, Providence, RI 02912

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List of school-based mentor programs:

Bristol/Warren School Dept. - MOSAICO - Jennifer Astrella, Program Coordinator (401) 253-4627, 240 High St. Bristol, RI 02809

Burrillville - Callahan and Steere Farm Elementary Schools Tammy Beaudreault, Program Coordinator (401) 769-0963

Chariho High School Mentoring Program - Mentors needed for students in grades 9-12. 1 hour a week on school grounds during school hours. Co-coordinators Tracy Jennerwein (401) 364-7778 x2160 and Michele Shadoian (401)364-7778 x2169,
53 Switch Road, Wood River Junction, RI 02894

Coventry - Washington Oak Elementary School - Jennifer Jendzejec, Program Coordinator (401) 397-1976 One Allison Ave. Coventry, RI 02816 Knotty Oak Middle School - Tony Costa, Program Coordinator (401) 822-9426, 15 Foster Drive, Coventry, RI 02816

East Greenwich Strategic Support Mentoring Program - In school mentoring program - 1:1 mentors and groups with psycho-educational focus and academic clubs. Parent supports and community involvement. "In-clan" mentors who help teachers and "shadow" students. Nina Mackta, MSW,Director (401) 885-6561, Two Chestnut Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818

East Providence:

Whiteknact Elementary School - Michael Solitro, Program Coordinator (401) 435-7828, 261 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Martin Middle School - Rochelle Larghi, Program Coordinator (401) 435-7819, 111 Brown Street, East Providence, RI 02914

Feinstein/Exeter-West Greenwich Mentor Program
High school students and community members mentor children grades 1 & 2 during the school day. Louise Dias, Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force (401)397-6768m or Merrily Wilbur, Counselor and Sharon Pelser, APT (401)295-8808; 100 Victory Highway, Exeter, RI 02882

Jamestown - Melrose and Lawn Elementary Schools Kathy Almanzor, Principal (401) 423-7020, 76 Melrose Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835

LEAD Mentoring Program - Bristol/Cranston/Providence Coordinated by The National Coalition 100 Black Women (NCBW-RI Chapter), mentoring takes place in school. Jacqueline Ogidan, Coordinator (401) 781-6875 PO Box 27739, Providence, RI 02907 www.ncbwri.org.

McAuley Village - Female mentors only. Sister Holly Cloutier, Residential Services Coordinator (401) 467-3630, 325 Niagara Street, Providence, RI 02907

Narragansett Mentor Program - Pairs mentors with elementary, middle school and high school students. Narragansett Pier Middle School, Narragansett, RI. Cathy Giard and/or Ann Mary Garris, Program Coordinators (401) 792-9430, 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Newport Public Schools – Aquidneck Island Mentor Program - Susan Thomas, Program Coordinator (401) 847-2100 ext. 235, 437 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

North Kingstown Mentor Program This enrichment program pairs students who have been shown to benefit from appropriate one-to-one attention with caring adults. Tara Chace, Director (401) 268-6594, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Pawtucket Mentoring Program - Cunningham Elementary School - Mentors commit to meet one hour a week for one year with students. Jane Blanchette, Executive Director (401) 729-6293, 40 Baldwin St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pawtucket - RI Disability Mentoring Program - Arthur Plitt, Program Coordinator (401) 724-8915, 44 Cooke St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

Ponaganset High School Mentoring – Mentors from the local community as well as juniors and seniors from Ponaganset High School mentor students in the middle school (grades 6-8) using the time during study hall and elective periods. Wendy Brunelle, Coordinator (401) 647-3377, 137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate, RI 02857

Providence Foster Grandparents Program - Sally Veltri, Program Coordinator (401) 421-1095 or 421-1060, 9 Courtland St. Providence, RI 02909

RI Arts Learning Network Sherilyn Brown, Coordinator (401) 222-6994, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

RI Children's Crusade - Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, Woonsocket. Erika Read, Program Coordinator (401) 854-5506, 134 Centre, Suite 111, 134 Thurbers Ave. Providence, RI 02905

San Miguel Mentoring Program - Providence -Joan Bachynsky, Program Coordinator (401) 467-9777 ext. 31, 12 Carter St.. Providence, RI 02907

South Kingstown C.A.R.E.S. (Connecting All Resources Support)
Midge Kahn, Program Coordinator (401) 360-1317
153 School Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 

Sophia Academy Mentoring Program - Providence - Female Mentors Only. Lon Tega Morris, Program Coordinator (401) 784-0021 ext. 311, 979 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904

Star Kids Scholarship Program - Newport, Fall River and New Bedford - Sue Petronello, Executive Director (401) 293-0676, PO Box 6214, Middletown, RI 02842

STARS (Speakers, Tutors, Achievement, Retention, Success) - Exeter Job Corps Academy / Women in Community Service Program. Pairs mentors with adults ready to transition into (back into) the workforce. 162 Main Street, Exeter, RI 02822 Coordinator: Michael Stiggle, Phone: (401) 268-6062

Volunteers in Providence Schools (VIPS)- Uno a Uno - VIPS provides one-on-one support so students can achieve in school. Requests come on an individual basis from teachers and parents. Mentors meet with students in grades 4-9 for at least one hour per week. Naomi Foster, Coordinator (401) 274-3240, 905 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

Warwick Mentor Program - A partnership of the Warwick Public Schools, Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership and local business and community members. Pamela Leonhardt, Coordinator (401) 732-7700 ext. 107, (401) 732-7700, 3296 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

West Warwick/Feinstein Mentor Partnership - Currently boasting 100 mentor/mentee partners in four elementary schools, mentors meet once a week with students in grades 1-5. Phyllis Porcelli, Coordinator (401) 822-3497, 10 Harris Avenue, West Warwick, RI 02893

Westerly Public Schools - Steve Iacoi, Program Coordinator (401) 596-2101,
23 Ward Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891

Woonsocket - Mentors meet weekly with students on school grounds during school hours. Stacey Thompson, Coordinator (401) 732-7700 or (401) 767-4767
420 Robinson Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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