Mentor Application

Full Legal Name *

Preferred Name

Date of Birth *

Email address *

Phone number *

City & State *

Current Professional Role or Job Title *

School, Organization, or Employer Name *

Type of School or Organization *

Grade Level(s) or Age Groups You Currently Work With *

Please select at least one option.

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

College/university

Young Adults

I do not currently work directly with students or youth

Years of Experience Working with Youth *

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

4 - 6 years

7 - 9 years

10 - 12 years

13+ years

Briefly describe your experience working with youth. *

Have you previously accompanied or supervised youth on an overnight or international program? *

Yes, on an international program

Yes, on a domestic overnight program

Yes, on both domestic and international programs

No

If yes, please briefly describe your experience supervising youth during overnight or international travel.

Have you traveled internationally before?

Yes

No

How would you describe your Spanish-language experience? *

No prior Spanish experience

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Fluent or near-fluent

Native or heritage speaker

How did you first hear about the Guatemala Leadership & Language Exchange Program? *

Please select at least one option.

School or organization

Colleague or professional contact

Professional association or conference

Email or newsletter

Social media

Partners of the Americas

Somos Impact Travel

Previous program participant or alumnus

Other

What interests you most about serving as a mentor with the Guatemala Leadership & Language Exchange Program? *

What do you hope students gain from this experience?

Which areas of student growth do you feel most prepared to support as a mentor? (Select up to 3) *

Please select at least one option.

Leadership development

Cultural awareness and intercultural understanding

Spanish language learning and confidence

Independence and personal growth

College and career exploration

Community engagement and service

Which Summer 2027 cohort is your FIRST choice? *

Which Summer 2027 cohort is your SECOND choice? Please select a different cohort from your first choice.

Which Summer 2027 cohort is your THIRD choice? Please select the remaining cohort. *

Do you currently have a valid passport?

Yes

No

No, but I'm prepared to obtain or renew one before the program

Please upload a current copy of your resume. *

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your interest in serving as a mentor?

Mentor Commitment Statement | Please review and confirm the following Mentor Commitment Statement: *

Please select at least one option.

I understand that the Guatemala Leadership & Language Exchange Program is a structured international youth program and that serving as a mentor is an active leadership and supervisory role, not a personal travel opportunity. I am prepared to support student safety, well-being, reflection, and adherence to program expectations throughout the experience, including supporting students from different schools, communities, and backgrounds whom I may not have previously worked with. I am prepared to participate in required orientation, onboarding, and other program meetings leading up to departure and to work collaboratively with fellow mentors, Partners of the Americas staff, local program partners, and other members of the program team. I confirm that I am available for the full program dates associated with the cohorts I ranked in this application, including both the Washington, D.C. and Guatemala portions of the program, and understand that final cohort placement will be determined based on program needs and availability.

Full Name (Electronic Acknowledgment) *

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