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Requesting A Mentor For Your Child

4 HOURS A MONTH, A LIFETIME OF IMPACT

We’re here to support families with a network of safe, quality adults from local churches.
If you would like to request a mentor for your child, click the link below!

Request A Mentor For My Child

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can my child have a 1:1 Mentor?

Our desire is to connect as many kids as possible to the positive mentoring relationships they need. If your child goes to one of the schools listed below or has been referred to Ezekiel Ministries by a partner organization, please sign up and let us know!

1:1 Mentoring is available for kids living near:

  • Bradley Elementary (Richland 1)
  • Brennen Elementary
  • Hyatt Park Elementary
  • Logan Elementary
  • A.C. Moore Elementary
  • Edward E. Taylor Elementary
  • Rosewood Elementary
  • South Kilbourne Elementary
  • H.B. Rhame Elementary
  • Carver-Lyon Elementary
  • Burton Pack Elementary
  • Watkins-Nance Elementary
  • Arden Elementary
  • Brockman Elementary
  • Saluda River Academy For The Arts
  • Cayce Elementary
  • Riverbank Elementary
  • Lexington Elementary
  • Red Bank Elementary
  • Midway Elementary
  • Lake Murray Elementary
  • Pleasant Hill Elementary
  • New Providence Elementary
  • White Knoll Elementary

How long of a commitment is being a 1:1 Mentor?

When a potential mentor volunteers, we ask them to commit to 1 year of mentoring a child through flexible weekly outings. Mentors and families commit to 1 Hour Each Week (or at least 4 hours each month).

Consistency is key to building healthy relational connection.

How are mentors and mentees matched?

We do our best to work with families to pair mentors and mentees so they have the best likelihood of connection and long-term growth. To do that, we use THE FOUR P’s:

Personality

Prayer

Proximity

Preference

I’m a busy parent. What if something comes up?

We get it! Life happens. We strive to match our kids with stable, consistent adults who can commit to showing up for them an hour each week. Or two hours every other week.

Bottom line: Consistency is the key to a healthy mentoring relationship. Strive for stability, but if something comes up, let us know!

What are the requirements for being a mentor?
  • 21+ years of age
  • At least a 1-year commitment (at least 4 hours per month)
  • Actively involved in a local church
  • Able to attend New Mentor Interest Meeting and Mentor Workshop
  • Resident of Richland/Lexington counties for at least one year
  • Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation

What if we don’t “click”?

Our interview process is extensive and we don’t run into this problem often, but if we do, and both mentee and mentor agree, we can rematch.

Will I be taken advantage of?

No way. Our mentoring program provides relationships, not financial help or tangible things. We respect our families and our mentors; as such, we strive to create healthy boundaries for healthy relationships and stronger families.

Are mentors insured?

Absolutely. Mentors are covered through insurance provided by Ezekiel Ministries.

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Our Mentoring Programs

Ezekiel Ministries meets the needs of kids in our community through two distinct programs: Group Mentoring and one-to-one mentoring.

GROUP MENTORING

SHARED EXPERIENCES. LASTING IMPACT.

A fun, community-based setting where children grow in confidence, faith, and friendships through learning, shared experiences, and caring adult leaders.

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1:1 MENTORING

ONE CHILD. ONE MENTOR.

A trusted adult who spends time with one child, offering encouragement, stability, and care, working alongside families to help children grow in confidence and hope.

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