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.
Objectives
- Enhance Personal Growth: Support mentees in developing self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.
- Improve Career Readiness: Provide guidance on career exploration, skill development, and job search strategies.
- Promote Study Abroad Opportunities: Help mentees explore and prepare for international educational experiences.
- Encourage Entrepreneurial Ventures: Guide mentees in developing and launching their own business ideas.
- Foster Leadership Skills: Develop mentees’ abilities to lead with authenticity, impact, and ethical integrity.
- Provide Emotional Support: Offer mentorship that includes emotional encouragement and personal support during challenges.
- Promote Lifelong Learning: Instill a commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
Benefits of being a mentor
- Sisterhood Beyond Borders: Join a global community of Hmong women mentors who are mission-driven, deeply understand the struggles of being a Hmong woman, and are passionate about addressing women’s issues.
- Shared Purpose: Collaborate with like-minded women who believe in uplifting one another, breaking barriers, and creating lasting change through young women’s empowerment.
- Empowerment in Action: Directly invest in the growth of young Hmong women, helping them become changemakers in their families and communities. Leadership Growth: Strengthen your coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- Collaboration & Networking: Build lifelong relationships with mentors who value solidarity, cultural pride, and collective impact.
Responsibilities
- Guide a rising leader in goal setting and progress tracking
- Share career readiness skills (resume, interview prep, networking)
- Support a rising leader 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 your Rising Leader 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 girls’ identity and development.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Hmong to support effective communication and engagement with mentees in their primary language
