60 for Six: FCCS Launches Innovative Mentor Recruitment Campaign

Changing lives. Sharing enriching experiences. Building lasting connections. Enjoying time together. 

Being a mentor offers immense rewards for everyone involved. That’s why Franklin County Children Services wants to recruit 60 new mentors starting this May as part of the innovative “60 for Six” campaign. 

As part of the initiative, 60 mentors will jointly experience a peer-learning based program where they will complete orientation, training, and background checks, and eventually be matched for at least six months to approximately 60 young people awaiting mentees. 

To help foster meaningful connections, these mentors will ideally share similar cultural and social identities as well as lived experiences as the mentees they are matched with, according to FCCS Director of Volunteers and Child Enrichment Eboni Partlow. 

“While we warmly welcome all individuals to apply, there is a heightened need for mentors from Black and Brown communities, as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA+,” she added. “We are also seeking volunteers with an interest and experience in cultural and social activities, post-secondary education, career development, and independence building.” 

Why mentor through 60 for Six? Creating a sense of community and providing structured learning opportunities, this collaborative cohort model will encourage camaraderie, promote accountability, and cultivate a sense of progression and shared milestones, Ms. Partlow says. 

“Joining a cohort enables mentors to leverage their collective resources and experiences to build social capital for the mentees, ultimately leading to enhanced resilience and long-term success,” she adds. “Supported by FCCS staff and peer mentors, mentors within the cohort will have access to valuable guidance and encouragement, ensuring a fulfilling mentorship experience for all involved.”

Promising fun and fellowship for all participants, the 60 for Six cohort of mentors and mentees will have access to a calendar of events offering enriching cultural, educational, and social activities - all at no cost to the volunteer. And while mentees will clearly benefit from connecting with inspiring, supportive role models, there will be just as many benefits for the mentors who join this initiative. 

Making a direct, positive impact on the lives of young people, accessing personal and professional development opportunities, and gaining fresh perspectives - these are all incredibly compelling reasons to mentor, Ms. Partlow says. “It’s about building meaningful relationships and facilitating personal and professional growth for everyone involved.”

60 for Six

Interested in being part of 60 for Six? Click here to find out more and register for our mentoring orientation.

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