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Become a Mentor

At Friends of the Forgotten, we believe healing begins with presence—and that those who’ve known suffering often carry the deepest capacity to love.

The list below outlines qualities we value in mentors. It’s not a checklist of requirements, but a guide to help discern if this mission is a fit for you. No one will embody everything. What matters most is a willing heart and a desire to walk humbly with others.

If this mission stirs something in you, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lived Experience with Disability
  Personal or close connection to disability through life, caregiving, or work, with demonstrated empathy and patience for vulnerable populations.

• Spiritual Depth and Redemptive View of Suffering
  Lives a personal spirituality rooted in faith, prayer, or reflection, and views suffering as a sacred space where love and grace can emerge.

• Physically Able to Travel
  Ready for international trips and able to navigate environments that may lack accessibility (e.g., stairs, no curb cuts, limited accommodations).

• Emotionally Resilient and Self-Aware
  Acknowledges personal limits, processes emotions healthily, and seeks support when needed.

• Culturally Sensitive and Adaptable
  Respects diverse customs and is open to unfamiliar or cross-cultural environments.

• Steady, Compassionate Presence
  Offers consistent encouragement and patient companionship.

• Effective, Heartfelt Communicator
  Willing to share stories and encouragement that uplift and connect.

• Teachable and Open to Growth
  Embraces formation in trauma-informed care, mentorship, and spiritual reflection.

• Background Check and Safety Compliance
  Willing to complete child protection training and pass required screenings.

• Team-Oriented and Mission-Aligned
  Humble, cooperative, and committed to healing through Christ-centered presence.