BYU Village Mentors

Village Mentors is a local chapter of an international nonprofit organization called Village Book Builders. The goal is to empower villages around the world, “to drive change and end the cycle of poverty through education.” Our focus will be virtual mentoring of students in countries around the world that may not have access to quality education at this time due to high student to teacher ratios, lack of school infrastructure and inability to access educational materials.

In our chapter, a BYU student mentors an elementary or middle school student online once a week. This may include supporting the curriculum they are currently learning and practicing English skills. You do not need to have any prior teaching experience! You will be given resources and training needed to feel successful!

You will meet with your student for 45 minutes at the same time each week. VBB asks each mentor to commit to at least four months in order to get to know and to build a relationship with your student. If you would like, you can sign up to meet with more than one student a week if your schedule permits!

Due to the virtual nature of the program and youth protection standards, we ask that you conduct your mentor sessions in a public place including on campus or in a living space where someone else is present.

To learn more about Village Book Builders, visit www.villagebookbuilders.org.

1) Fill out a mentor application.

2) Complete the new mentor orientation through Village Book Builders.

3) Wait for an email to schedule your mentoring session!

To join our chapter, fill out this online application, including times you are available to mentor throughout the week. For any questions, feel free to contact the program directors at byuvillagementors@byu.edu.