Want to join us?

• Aligned with Petals & Pinecones’ mission and vision:

  • Mission: In a Christ-centered environment, we mentor young women to help develop and improve self-worth, self-image and self-esteem.

  • Vision: To be Lansing's leading resource for mentoring young women.

• Strong self control

  • Abstinent

  • Drug-free

  • No excessive alcohol consumption

  • No adultery

• Heterosexual

• Strong communication skills

  • Able to moderate sessions in a controlled environment, including the pace & direction of the discussion

  • Personable and approachable

  • Strong, clear verbal and non-verbal communication skills

  • Accountable & transparent: comfortable having someone hold them accountable for their own behavior and willing to share personal experience

• Reliable & dependable; consistently punctual

• Flexible; able to adapt to the various needs of the group and/or the Director’s requests

• Healthy self-esteem, balanced with humility

• Patient

• Non-judgmental

• Self-aware; the ability to recognize the impact of what they say and do

• Sense of humor

• Good hygiene, including appropriate attire and grooming

• Committed to act in position for a minimum of one year

• Age: 25 years or older.

  • Note: This requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as the goal is to have life experience.

Application, Training & Reporting Requirements

• Submit the attached application for consideration by the Director and Board.

• A personal interview may be required, at the Director’s request.

• If you are selected to be a mentor, training will involve one day (eight hours), led by the Director.

• A written report will be required after each session to brief the Director about the session. Periodic reviews with the Director may also be required.