The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is seeking Veterans to serve as youth mentors and help develop character and leadership skills in young adults.

Veterans can become a Veteran Mentor through TMF’s Character Does Matter youth mentorship program and help lead positive change in their communities. TMF is dedicated to empowering Veterans to share their stories – stories of real people – exemplifying strong character and leadership, and can demonstrate what it means to live TMF’s “If Not Me, Then Who…” ethos, challenging youth to do the same.

man high-fives kidsAccording to TMF, nearly 84% of Veterans report a sense of community as a result of being involved with the program, as well as a significant increase in their sense of thriving as their involvement increases.

“The impact TMF has had on me has been tremendous. It’s given me the courage to do things I never pictured myself doing – including public speaking to youth and motivation to tell my story,” said one Veteran Mentor. “I’ve gotten a lot of peace being able to inspire others and having TMF and the Veterans in this community as an outlet.”

Veterans will receive virtual Veteran Mentor Training and walk away fully prepared to deliver TMF’s character development curriculum to students in the community. TMF equips Veterans with all the resources needed to deploy the Character Does Matter program and continue a legacy of selfless service.

Learn more and register to become a Veteran Mentor through Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Development Center, a 24/7 portal where participants can access Travis Manion Foundation training courses and an extensive resource library to help make a difference in the lives of the youth in the community.

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44 Comments

  1. Kevin Stanley December 3, 2021 at 13:26

    I would like more information please!

  2. Jo Ellen Linville December 1, 2021 at 17:24

    Sounds like a good idea to me! Can someone tell me more?

  3. Ronald Lee Brown November 29, 2021 at 20:12

    My name is Mr.Ronald Brown and I have been working with youths and adults with mental and physical disabilities for the past 20 years, I believe it has been a gift from God, as well as my passion , youths are the future, and if we expect to our future to be better we own have to help those who we are leaving in charge of that future, to help them learn, listen and become leaders of that future, God has given us the ability and responsibility to teach our youths about their responsibility to their future.

  4. Scott Estes November 29, 2021 at 09:29

    In Medical field one with SF ocean. rescue team, I can contribute much h to the youth.
    Scott Estes USN/Ret

  5. George Carrasco November 28, 2021 at 17:24

    Looking through the links and website, I get the impression you are looking for younger veterans, not us 60+…

    • Alex December 1, 2021 at 15:38

      Come on, George. No matter how mature we are in age, we can help share our wisdom with the youth. God Bless.

    • Katherine AREHART December 2, 2021 at 19:46

      My husband is in the 60 plus group. He still coaches youth soccer and referees high-school! You are only to old if you stop getting out of your chair. And truthfully when we were in full time and had children i always searched for older individuals to be adopted grandparents.

  6. Chris Hammond November 28, 2021 at 09:24

    Very interested. was involved in mentoring years ago at my old high school one of the students I helped has since gone on to become a USN Officer like I did

  7. Joseph Cook November 27, 2021 at 21:24

    I would like more information to be a mentor

  8. Val Dumas November 27, 2021 at 19:25

    This is a worthwhile cause that I could really be of value. I am interested and is looking forward to hearing from your organization.

  9. Julie Ryan November 27, 2021 at 14:37

    Hello!

    I, too, am a Veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard. Working with Kids/Young adults have always been a passion of mine and instilling their worth and purpose in the world, is so very important, especially these days. I volunteered at the Brenner Home, a part of Maryville, and found it to be not only rewarding, but effective in helping these young people. As a woman, I feel I’d be especially helpful with both the young men and ladies in this program. Please send me some additional information, via email.

    Thank you!
    Julie A Ryan

  10. F.Vega Jr November 26, 2021 at 20:18

    Who do I contact for the Youth Mentorship Program ..?

  11. Anthony D Elzy November 26, 2021 at 17:07

    I am interested In helping, BS degree in social, worked as children care worker.

  12. Jim Ehlers November 26, 2021 at 11:38

    I am interested in learning more about the youth mentorship program. I have much to be thankful for and my military service was a valuable experience and life lesson.

  13. James Hooten November 26, 2021 at 11:07

    Would like more info. And am very interested.

  14. Sherman Rochell November 25, 2021 at 18:43

    Would love to. Already train. Working with children over 25 years. Love people. Also worked in sale for 28 years. Would love to be a service.

  15. Frank McKelvey November 25, 2021 at 18:28

    This is American Legion post 21 we are willing to help with mentoring. We have a community that’s in need of mentioning. We need resources to help us succeed thanks.

  16. Rickey Smallfoot November 25, 2021 at 16:41

    I am a veteran with an associates degree in psychology would be very interested in learning more about your program

  17. Rudolph soto November 25, 2021 at 15:41

    Good program but there’s a lot of homelessness in vets that I think would be a better investment in helping to heal!!!!

  18. Michael Ford November 25, 2021 at 10:59

    My complements to the TMF. Our young people are starving for a sense of purpose at a time when even our leaders
    cannot deliver. The “good fight” never ends.

  19. WILLIAM P KENNEDY November 25, 2021 at 10:41

    My name is William Perry Kennedy and I am very interested in becoming a mentor. I have had alot of life and death experiences that I would love to share with others. I want to be apart of your mentor program so as I can tell my life stories to children and adults alike so they can hear to never give up on their precious lives. Believe me I have astonished many others with my stories and would love to have a public platform to tell of these life and death stories to each and everyone. For example I almost got shot by my younger brother from the back seat of a rental car my parents had rented from a certain reputable car rental service. This experience was down right terrorizing for me. There are many more stories to come so please allow me to become a mentor to many.

  20. Murray November 25, 2021 at 01:01

    Fun stuff

  21. Loreli Blake November 24, 2021 at 23:15

    Well let me see..
    I was put into foster care in 1968 ! Since than I Graduated from high school went to the army reserves went to Korea went to Germany was married 34 years I have two sons 4240 I have four grandchildren and great grandchildren I have been all over the states and back several different times I have another sister and another one I are very outgoing love to bake ano cook.
    Love the fish love soccer hockey baseball and football went to college chips on the floral designer and I love animals we have to can dogs right now to parakeets to ferrets three cats so may this be a blessing.

  22. willie Williams November 24, 2021 at 23:12

    I will be a great one

  23. Jim D Fermo PHD November 24, 2021 at 22:54

    This sounds like a very interesting program and I would like to know more about it please contact me at your leisure.

  24. Kaare Allen November 24, 2021 at 22:30

    I have been working with youth for about 22 years in churches. This seems like a great fit for me and I am really interested in finding out more about this program.

  25. Leona Kay Thomas November 24, 2021 at 21:57

    I am interested in becoming a mentor. I am a retired 28 year veteran with a teaching degree.

  26. William Zirkel November 24, 2021 at 21:47

    Would love to help.

  27. Thomas Tokarz November 24, 2021 at 20:43

    I am a disabled veteran interested in the youth mentoring program. I served from 1969- 1975, went in with a H.S. Diploma came out with a MAEd in Counseling. Served in the USAF proudly with two Honorable Discharges.

  28. Thomas Tokarz November 24, 2021 at 20:38

    I am a disabled veteran interested in the youth mentoring program. I served from 1969- 1975, went in with a H.S. Diploma came out with a MAEd in Counseling.

  29. Lee J Steiger Jr November 24, 2021 at 20:34

    Do you get to select the age group (I.e. 14-20 year olds)? I’m not good with young children.

    I use a cane and can’t walk very much — is there a great deal of physical activity required? I get tired easily because of medical conditions.

    How many days a week are you required to volunteer (because I serve in other volunteer programs / ministries)?

    Lee J. Steiger, Jr.
    Lieutenant Commander
    Medical Service Corps
    United States Navy (Retired)

  30. Jon Evans November 24, 2021 at 20:29

    I retired from teaching, my horses are old, My house is painted , I read over 30 books a yr, I am a consummate trainer of kids, horses and dogs and am not ready to quit, I want to reload . . . This is an opportunity for that to happen.

  31. Amorro Whittier November 24, 2021 at 20:26

    This is a great program for the youths and will groom the one parent household youth with balance and guidance towards future goals by staying focused on their dreams to make them their reality.

  32. Ed Coburn November 24, 2021 at 20:25

    I am interested in becoming a youth mentor but I do not drive. I have a license but no car. Is it possible that I could still get involved?

  33. Don McGee November 24, 2021 at 20:18

    Interesting would appreciate additional information

  34. Joel Smith November 24, 2021 at 20:02

    How do i get started

  35. Joel Smith November 24, 2021 at 20:01

    I am in Montgomery Alabama

  36. Bob Gilbert November 24, 2021 at 19:52

    This is great!,
    Where to do I find out if in my area?

  37. Joseph Newman November 24, 2021 at 19:38

    Intriguing

  38. DeShawn Wilson November 24, 2021 at 19:17

    I am a 21 year retired Navy veteran and the Director of Operations for a nonprofit National Network Organization for Veterans based in Michigan that provide Affordable housing for homeless veterans and their dependents I would love to get involved in the program

  39. Jim W November 24, 2021 at 18:52

    Is the organization in Wisconsin?

  40. Darrell Johnson November 24, 2021 at 18:40

    Good Stuff! Thanks

  41. Keith Adlard November 24, 2021 at 18:14

    Where do I sign up . I am going to be house bound for the 6 months . I am a sports coach and I know the importance of life lessons that children need to move down the path . They are the future of the planet and I would love to pass on my knowledge before I am planted . I would like to share the things I have learned . I don’t want my life to be wasted here sitting alone. Thank you Keith Adlard , aka Breeze

  42. Lenwood Ward November 24, 2021 at 17:43

    I would like more information

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