Be the guiding voice that helps a young woman discover her potential and strengthen her family. Become a Vivncaus Mentor today.
Welcome to vivncaus Mentorship Program
At Seeds4Hope, building personal leadership is our cause. We empower young women to see themselves as leaders by providing personal leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement. We believe that investing in women leaders is the key to creating thriving communities. Our Mentorship Program is designed to guide and support them on their journey. But to make this vision a reality, we need passionate and dedicated mentors like you.
Vivncaus Mentorship Program
Our mentorship program is dedicated to empowering young women by cultivating their personal growth, career readiness, and aspirations. Through meaningful connections and comprehensive support, we aim to inspire and uplift the next generation, fostering resilience and confidence. Our goal is to help participants unlock their full potential and break the cycle of poverty, paving the way for a brighter future.
Program Objectives:
- Empower Growth: Help young women develop self-awareness, confidence, and resilience by sharing your story, your lessons, and your heart.
- Guide Career & Life Pathways: Support young women in exploring education, careers, and study-abroad opportunities that expand their worldview and possibilities.
- Inspire Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Encourage young women to lead with authenticity, take initiative, and bring innovative ideas to life.
- Provide Emotional Support: Offer encouragement and a listening ear through life’s challenges; showing young women they are never alone in their journey.
- Foster Lifelong Learning: Cultivate curiosity, personal growth, and a commitment to continuous learning in both yourself and your mentee (rising leader).
- Build Community: Join a global network of mentors who believe in collective empowerment, cultural pride, and the ripple effect of sisterhood.
- Guide Career and Life Pathways: Share your experience to help young women explore opportunities, prepare for global education, and take bold steps toward their dreams.
Benefits of being a mentor
Mentorship isn’t just about giving; it’s about growing, connecting, and leading with purpose. As a Seeds4Hope mentor, you’ll experience both personal fulfillment and professional development.
- Personal Growth & Reflection: Rediscover your own purpose and strengths through meaningful conversations that remind you why your journey matters.
- Leadership & Coaching Experience: Develop mentoring, communication, and cross-cultural leadership skills that translate to your personal and professional life.
- Cultural & Community Connection: Deepen your connection to the Hmong community while empowering the next generation of women to rise with confidence and pride.
- Networking & Collaboration: Join a global circle of mentors; leaders, professionals, and changemakers, who believe in collective empowerment and cultural legacy.
- Lifelong Impact: Witness the transformation of a young woman who, because of your guidance, believes she can dream bigger and lead with courage. Your mentorship creates a ripple effect that reaches families, communities, and generations to come
Responsibilities
- Guide young women in goal setting and progress tracking
- Share career readiness skills (resume, interview prep, networking)
- Support young women with project planning and execution
- Encourage and celebrate progress
- Provide feedback and progress report to coordinator
criteria
- Successfully pass a background check and complete all required onboarding documents.
- Complete mentor orientation and training prior to being matched with a rising leader.
- Commit to mentoring a young woman for the duration of her 3-year cohort program.
- Demonstrate basic technology skills, including the use of Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Drive, and Google Docs.
- Possess foundational knowledge of Hmong cultural practices and how they may influence young women's identity and development.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Hmong to support effective communication and engagement with mentees in their primary language
