A Youth Leadership Mentor Program

The Hermanitas® Program has been in existence since 1987 and its focus is to promote higher education, leadership development and peer support to young Latinas, ages 12-18, through a one-on-one mentorship program. In collaboration with the Girl Scouts of San Diego County-Imperial Valley and Junior Achievement, the Hermanitas® Program has approximately 75 middle school and high school girls matched with professional women who volunteer to mentor these young women for a minimum of one year. 

It is the largest program of its kind in the nation, and in 2007 was awarded by MANA National as the best Hermanitas® Program in the nation. 

The Hermanitas Program will provide:

• Mentor
• Conduct mentor, parent, mentee orientations
• Provide training for program participants
• Maintain continuous communications with the school
• Expenses related to program activities
• Scholarship opportunities through MANA National, MANA de San Diego and Girl Scouts

Mentor Requirements and Expectations:

• Mentor an Hermanita from September to June
• Attend an Orientation meeting
• Participate in mentor training
• Be a MANA Member
• Provide transportation for your Hermanita to monthly Saturday meetings
• Fingerprints, drivers license and auto insurance

Click here for letter from Hermanita, Cinthia Nava, on her experiences with the Hermanitas program. 

We are alwasys looking for  mentors. Click here for complete information and to sign up.

PROGRAM UNDERWRITER:

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 Hermanitas® is a national initiative focused on encouraging Latinas to stay in school and to pursue high academic goals. The goal is to develop the talent and skills of young Latinas in middle and high school through educational programs provided by the National Hermanita Summer Institute, Local Hermanitas program, Girl Scout partnership, online mentoring, community service, and school based initiatives.

For more information on the Hermanitas Program contact the MANA de San Diego office.