Mentor Roles
Invent the Summer is driven by creativity, community, and volunteers who want to help youth leaders turn ideas into action. Our mentors work alongside the Senior Board of Engineers, supporting student-led projects that help shape the future of Invent the Summer. Time commitments are flexible, and mentors are supported every step of the way.
What Mentors Do
- guide student-pet projects and provide feedback
- support youth leaders as they develop ideas, plans, and solutions
- model collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
What We Provide
- clear structure and agendas for meetings
- resources and guidance so you are never working alone
- tools and context to make your contributions meaningful and manageable
What’s Required
- an interest in supporting youth leadership and student-driven ideas
- a positive, collaborative communication style
- background checks when applicable, coordinated by Invent the Summer
Where You Can Help Right Now
- Social Media
- Marketing & Storytelling
- Video Production
- Monthly Newsletter
Your guidance today helps shape tomorrow’s creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders.
General Support
If mentoring isn’t your thing, you can still supercharge the season in other ways! Every bit of support helps us reach more kids and keep Invent the Summer thriving.
Ways you can help:
- Become a Board Member: Help shape the future of Invent the Summer through leadership and vision.
- Fundraising Support: Host a mini-fundraiser or connect us with grants and community funders.
- Networking Support: Help us reach new partners, mentors, or sponsors.
- Local Outreach: Share Invent the Summer in your community
- Workshop Supplies & Materials: Paper towel tubes, tape, and cardboard have never mattered more! Help us stock our hands-on workshops with the materials kids need to build.
Even the smallest contributions help keep the creativity flowing all summer long.
Corporate and Group Volunteering
Looking to volunteer as a team or company? Corporate and group volunteer days support workshops, special projects, and community events.