Reach back
For mentors
Give structured, accountable support—without losing your weekends to admin.
Impact
Your experience becomes someone else's shortcut
Mentors on Sankofa SmartMentor 360 work with youth and young adults who are building careers, businesses, and civic voice—often while navigating school, work, and family. The platform keeps context visible so your time goes to coaching, not chasing threads.
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- per month, including one live session
- Capacity
- You decide
- how many mentees you carry at once
Platform support
What we handle in the product
Mentee context up front
Goals, history, and messages in one workspace before you accept a match.
Session scaffolding
Agendas, notes, and follow-ups stay tied to each meeting.
Safety and boundaries
Reporting flows and visibility controls align with our community standards.
Who this is for
What we look for
Four things we weigh when we read an application.
Regular touchpoints
Often 1–2 sessions a month, plus light async check-ins.
Youth agency
You guide. They decide.
Use the platform
So mentees get a consistent experience.
Relevant experience
Lived or professional experience that maps to the communities we serve.