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Become a Mentor

 

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About BITSS
The Boston International Turner Syndrome Summit (BITSS) is a one-week immersive program for youth ages 12–19 with Turner syndrome. Participants come from across the United States and occasionally from Canada and beyond. Our staff includes many adults with Turner syndrome who serve as mentors and role models, creating a supportive, affirming community where participants can build confidence, friendships, and independence.

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Position Summary
The BITSS Mentor serves as a camp counselor and primary point of support for a small group of approximately five participants. Mentors are responsible for the daily supervision, emotional support, and overall well-being of their assigned group, helping participants feel safe, included, and empowered throughout the program. Mentors play a central role in creating a warm, fun, and structured camp experience while modeling positive self-advocacy, confidence, and healthy relationships.

This is a primarily volunteer position with a small stipend provided at the conclusion of the program week.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary mentor/counselor for a group of approximately five participants

• Provide daily supervision and support during workshops, meals, recreational activities, and outings

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming group environment

• Support participants’ social-emotional needs, homesickness, confidence-building, and peer relationships

• Model positive behavior, communication, self-advocacy, and coping skills

• Encourage participation in all program activities while respecting individual comfort levels and needs

• Collaborate with camp directors, Inclusion Specialists, and other staff to support participant success

• Observe and communicate participant needs, challenges, and successes with the leadership team

• Help participants follow program schedules, routines, and community expectations

• Maintain participant confidentiality and professional boundaries

• Perform additional duties as assigned by camp directors as program needs arise

• Qualifications

• Applicant must be 21 or over and have Turner syndrome

• Experience working with youth (camp counselor, mentor, teacher, coach, youth group leader, etc.) a plus

• Warm, reliable, patient, and enthusiastic presence

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to provide structure, encouragement, and emotional support

• Comfortable serving in a caregiving and leadership role

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic program environment

• Familiarity with Turner syndrome​

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Program Details & Benefits

• Housing, meals, and all program activities provided for the duration of the week

• Small stipend provided at the end of the week

• Training and on-site support from experienced camp leadership

• Opportunity to serve as a role model and make a meaningful impact on young people with Turner syndrome

• Build community and connections with other adults with TS and allies

• Physical & Program Requirements

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and actively participate in program activities

• Ability to supervise participants in a variety of settings (workshops, dorms, meals, outings, recreation)

• Availability for the full duration of the one-week program

• Successful completion of background check and required training

 

Application Process:

• Sunday, February 15th: Applications available and accepted. All interested applicants must complete the BITSS Mentor Application, which includes providing two references who can attest to Mentor’s skills.

• Sunday, March 1st: Due date for Mentor Applications.

• Monday, March 2nd - Monday, March 23rd: Video interviews.

• Sunday, March 29th: Decisions communicated.

 

Training

• Virtual training sessions will be scheduled during the months of April, May, June, and July 2026, with a full day training on-site on Saturday, July 25th.​​

 

Fill Out Mentor Application Here