The Mentoring Program matches Saint Anselm College volunteers one-on-one with a child, teen, senior or other person who is in need of companionship in the greater Manchester community. This is a great opportunity to truly connect with a child or individual from the community and become a positive role model and support in their lives.This program is for committed individuals who are able to give up just two hours a week for the entire academic year to help make a difference in a person's life. We offer this program at three agencies in the Greater Manchester Community

Contact for all Saint Anselm Mentoring:
Mentoring Coordinator:  Molly Parker (mparker@anselm.edu)

On-Site Mentoring through Greater Manchester Big Brother/ Big Sister
On-site mentors are trained and supported by Big Brother/ Big Sisters and commit for an academic year to spend time each week with their match at the site itself.  Mentors do not have contact with their match outside of the site.

     On-Site Mentoring at YWCA
The YWCA offers an after-school program for girls' ages 6-13 which provides them a safe haven to go to during the hours when their parents are still at work. These girls need strong female role models in their lives. They need people who care and people they can count on.

     On-Site Mentoring at VNA Chile Care
The VNA is a great place to help make a positive impact on a child's life. Volunteers are placed with a child who needs a strong role model, a friend, someone who cares. Ages range from toddlers to school age children. Hours are available throughout the day.

     On-Site Mentoring at YDC
YDC is a secure facility for delinquent youths of New Hampshire. YDC is a community collaboration focused on helping youth reach their potential and  role models are needed to help the teens to experience meaningful and supportive connections with the community.

Community Mentoring through the Meelia Center or Big Brothers/ Big Sisters
The Meelia Center provides opportunities for students to mentor in the community, both in response to calls that come directly into the Meelia Center and through Big Brother/ Big Sisters community based program.  The Meelia Center Mentoring Coordinator provides on-going support and campus resources to support the match.