Our mentors come from all different backgrounds, but they all share a passion for supporting our children. TRUE Mentors is built around the idea that through healthy, encouraging relationships our greatest potential can be unearthed. When a child has the love, support and encouragement from a dedicated mentor and friend, there is no end to the possibilities life presents.
One-to-one mentoring requires a 1-year commitment, agreeing to spend 8 hours a month together. TRUE Mentors encourages Mentors and Mentees to create their own schedule and engage in activities they both enjoy. We offer classes once a week for our mentors and children to participate in together. Check out our great list of activities on our calendar.
Meet the Matches
“My mentor has helped me with how I respond to bullies, how I respond to disappointment and how to develop self control.”
“I like that he acts as an older brother, not my parent. He gives me helpful advice when needed, and looks out for me and points out when I did something wrong. This experience was life-changing. Other kids deserve the kind of relationship me and my mentor had. Someone they could trust and get advice from without being judged.”
Marie Goczalk – Match Coordinator
Marie Goczalk has lived in Hoboken since 2010. Marie joined TRUE Mentors in 2011 and has served in a variety of roles including Marketing and Class Volunteer. In spring of 2012, Marie stepped into the role of the Mentor Match Manager.
If you are interviewing for a mentor position, Marie is the first person you will meet. Marie is responsible for interviewing all potential mentor applicants for the program and has since expanded to the role of Match Coordinator, overseeing the whole process of matching from application to the final matching of the mentors and mentees. Outside of TRUE Mentors, Marie works in operations for Morgan Stanley. All mentor applicants will first meet with Marie for a 45 minute face-to-face interview. Marie is great at really getting to know our mentor applicants to help facilitate a match that is positive for both the mentor and mentee.
Take the first step to making a difference in a child’s life, and fill out our online application. For more information email mgoczalk@truementors.org.
