Get Involved

Request a Mentor

1. Intake – once we receive your interest we’ll call you to discuss your goals and hopes for the program, and decide together whether you’d like to proceed

2. Orientation – once you decide to participate, we’ll meet to orient you to the program and introduce you to the team.

3. Pairing – next, we will match you with a trained volunteer peer mentor and introduce the two of you over Zoom. 

4. Mentorship –  you and your mentor will meet several times a month over Zoom for one year to work on your goals.

Throughout, we will support your progress with check-ins and opportunities to participate in social events and meet-ups.

REQUEST A MENTOR

Become a Mentor

1. Onboarding – Once we receive your application, we will call you to conduct an interview

2. Orientation – Once a suitable mentee is available, you will participate in our 3-part training program covering trauma and trauma-informed care, gender-based violence, and the fundamentals of peer mentorship including practical tools and 

3. Pairing – Next, we will match you with a mentee based on your strengths and experiences

4. Mentorship – You and your mentee will meet 2-4 times a month basis for up to one year, with the ongoing support of Brave Beginnings staff and opportunities for continued learning and social events

Throughout, we will support your progress with check-ins and opportunities to participate in social events and meet-ups.

APPLY TO BECOME A MENTOR

Why Your Donation Matters

Women rebuilding after abuse often face the hardest part of their journey alone. Your donation helps bridge that critical gap—funding safe spaces for mentors and mentees to connect, the platforms that support those relationships, community-building events, and survivor-led advocacy. With your support, we can ensure no woman has to navigate life after crisis in isolation. Together, we’re creating lasting change—bravely, with dignity, and in community.