We are looking for military veterans who can spend up to an hour a week supporting a fellow veteran through Veterans Treatment Court by phone, text or in-person.
What is Veterans Treatment Court?
Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) provides assistance to eligible veterans who have been charged with a crime in Ramsey County with an alternative to traditional court processes.
Veterans who voluntarily participate in VTC are connected to services that address underlying problems they may be experiencing as a result of their service to our country. All participants are assigned a volunteer veteran mentor to help guide, coach and advocate for them.
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The role of the mentor
Mentors encourage, guide and support Veterans Treatment Court as they progress through the program.
Mentors:
- Listen to the participant’s concerns.
- Make general suggestions.
- Assist in determining the participant’s needs.
- Provide support at a time when the participant may feel alone in a way that only another veteran can understand.
Mentor qualities and requirements
We are looking for mentors who are:
- Willing and active listeners.
- Encouraging and supportive.
- Tolerant and respectful.
Mentors must:
- Be a veteran with honorable discharge from one of the branches of the U.S. military.
- Spend up to an hour a week in meaningful communication with their mentee.
- Successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 months.
- Complete required training.
- Participate in additional training throughout the time of service.
Become a mentor
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, fill out the interest form below.
Want to learn more? Contact Veterans Services by phone at 651-266-2545 or email.