Mentors
Volunteers at Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, often referred to as Mentors, join a unique community of young people and adults who create, invent, and explore together using the latest in technology. Tech Center Mentors vary in age, background, interests and skills. Typically Mentors are university students, artists, educators, graphic designers, software developers, architects, Tech Center Member "alumni" or community members.
WHAT DO MENTORS DO?
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Mentors help youth express themselves through technology
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BBTTC Mentors support Members as they connect their interests with the computer technology skills they need to express those interests
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Mentors focus on developing relationships
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Successful Mentors understand the importance of establishing relationships based on respect and trust
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Mentors are mutual learners
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BBTTC Mentors sometimes lead, but they often follow, as they know it’s empowering for young people to teach others
WAYS TO BECOME INVOLVED AS A BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER MENTOR
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Working with Members and Mentors on a specific project or activity
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Recruiting other Mentors
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Helping with technical systems maintenance
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Offering a workshop
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Collaborating with other Mentors and participants around The Clubhouse Network through the Clubhouse online community, The Village
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Developing themes for group projects and creating new project ideas
