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 Mentors

“Run, jog, walk. Whatever it takes to help students cross the finish line.” Dreamfar welcomes students from with diverse backgrounds and abilities and we are happy to have mentors who keep the paces. Whether this marathon is your first or your 50th, we are happy you want to join the family.

New Mentors

Dreamfar mentors run alongside youth and help them train for and complete the Newport Marathon or Half Marathon by providing companionship, motivation, and support. Mentors run as part of the whole team, but are specifically matched in "running families" consisting of 4-6 mentors and 8-12 students. No prior running experience is required to volunteer for this program however mentors must be committed to training alongside their mentee(s).

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Ability to communicate openly and without judgment

  • Practical problem-solving skills

  • Sensitivity to persons of all backgrounds

  • Must be at least 20 years old

  • Commitment to one full Dreamfar season (November-mid/late April)

  • Attend 80% of the Saturday training runs

  • Run the half marathon

  • Run the full marathon

  • Make sure student runners are safe and successful in their training program

Benefits

  • Certified marathon coaching

  • Regular mentorship training and support

  • Highly accessible program staff

  • Team social events

  • Access to physical therapy

  • Discounts at local running stores

  • CPR certification available

  • A once in a lifetime opportunity!

If you would like to apply to become a new mentor with Dreamfar please email us admin@dreamfarhsm.org

2023-2024 Mentor Registration Form

Mentors-New & Returning

We are proud of how many of our mentors return every year. If you are a returning mentor, please complete the form below. And if you are someone who has an interest in mentoring with us please also complete the form and a member of our crew will follow up.

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2024-2025 Mentor Registration Form

School Site Leaders-New & Returning

Want to do more? Become a leader at your school or bring Dreamfar to your school! Complete the form below to become a leader a current school site. A member of our crew will reach out to you if you are going to be a new leader at an existing partner school.

Want your school community to become a partner school? Please email admin@dreamfarhsm.org to find out how to bring what we do with the teens in your life.

2024-2025 Leader Registration Form

Additional Responsibilities

  • Commit to a full Dreamfar season (October-mid/late April)

  • Recruit students to participate in the program

  • Supervise three weekday runs per week

  • Oversee students' marathon training including creating training routes, securing meeting locations, and managing attendance.

    • You’ll need to be minimally tech savvy but we can teach you!

  • Uphold Dreamfar policies including proper precautions relating to safety and behavior

  • Attend leader meetings and race events

  • Communicate program information with students, parents, and school administration

  • Maintain contact with Dreamfar staff, including checking and responding to email regularly