Become the mana young man in Marion County is waiting for.
A few hours a month. One young man. A difference he carries for life. Kut Different makes it simple
to show up — and we support you the whole way.
No experience needed. We train and stand behind every mentor.
Hear it from a mentor
See what showing up really looks like.
A few minutes with a Kut Different mentor. What it is actually like, in his own words. No script, no pressure.
More young men want a mentorthan there are men who step up.
Across the country, most young people waiting for a mentor are young men — but most volunteers are women. In Marion County, the young men of Kut Different need men who will show up.
Young men on the Kut Different waitlist right now
Youth waiting for a mentor nationwide are young men
Of mentor volunteers nationwide are men
You already havewhat it takes.
Hover or tap each card. The thing you think disqualifies you is the thing every man worries about.
“I do not have time.”
Tap to flipThe commitment is [X hours/month], built around your schedule — not the other way around.
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“I am not qualified.”
Tap to flipYou do not need a degree or a perfect past. You need to be consistent and present.
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“I would not know what to do.”
Tap to flipWe give you the structure, the training, and a team behind you — every step.
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What mentoringactually looks like.
It is not about being perfect. It is four simple things, and you already know how to do them.
You give him direction. Honest advice, help setting goals he can actually reach, and a steady hand when challenges hit.
You help him focus. You show him how to manage distractions and handle what is right in front of him.
You spark the drive. You connect school and effort to what he already cares about, so he wants to push through the hard parts.
You model learning. You show him how a man keeps growing, picking up new skills and using them in the real world.
One mancan change the whole trajectory.
More likely to enroll in college (MENTOR national research)
More likely to volunteer regularly as adults
More likely to hold a leadership position
Young men served through Kut Different so far
National figures sourced from MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. Kut Different numbers pending confirmation.
From the menwho already showed up.
I thought I was the one giving something up. Two months in, I realized he was changing me too.
I almost did not apply. I am glad I did. The training answered every doubt I walked in with.
He told me last week I was the only man who ever asked him about his day. That is why I keep showing up.
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You bring the time.We hand you everything else.
Showing up is your part. Here is what stands behind you the moment you say yes.
- A proven playbook.
The G.A.M.E. framework, so you always know what to do next.
- Real training first.
A full orientation and coaching before you are ever matched.
- A team on call.
Hit a wall with your young man and a Kut Different staffer picks up. You never solve it alone.
- Everything handled.
Background screening, structure, session materials, and a school site ready for you.
- A circle of men.
You join other mentors doing the same work, never a solo assignment.
- The part you do not expect.
Most mentors say the young man changed them just as much.
Simplerthan you think.
A short form. No resume, no essays. Just enough for us to reach out.
Orientation, training, background screening — we walk you through it all.
We pair you with a young man at a school site. Then it begins.
We are asking you.Will you show up?
It starts with one click. We walk you through the rest.
Start with one orientation, no obligation. If it is not your fit, you walk away with zero guilt. Say yes, and you never mentor alone.
Takes about 3 minutes. No cost. We follow up within 48 hours.
Straightanswers.
Still have a question? Reach out and a member of the Kut Different team will get back to you.
Apply NowWhat is the time commitment?
Roughly [X hours per month], plus a one-time orientation and training. Sessions happen at the school site during program hours, so it fits around work and family.
Who can mentor?
Men 21 and older from any background. No degree required. You need to be consistent, present, and willing to be trained.
Is mentoring only for men?
This program recruits men specifically because the young men of Kut Different need male mentors. Kut Different has other ways for women to support — reach out and we will connect you.
Is there a background check and screening?
Yes. Every mentor completes an application, interview, references, and a background check before being matched. The safety of our young men comes first.
What training do I get?
A structured onboarding plus ongoing support: G.A.M.E. framework training, situational coaching, and a team you can call when something comes up.
Is there a cost?
No. Mentoring with Kut Different is free for mentors. We provide the structure, training, and materials.
How long is the commitment?
We ask for a minimum of one program year. Most mentors stay longer — relationships do their best work over time.
Where does mentoring happen?
At Kut Different school sites across Marion County, during scheduled program times.