Need Help Going Vegan? Get a Vegan Mentor!
PETA’s Vegan Mentor Program provides new and aspiring vegans with free resources and acts as a pen-pal service, connecting those who sign up with seasoned vegans who volunteer as mentors. Mentors are available by e-mail to answer questions, offer advice, and otherwise be a good resource for as long as needed. Sign up today!
What People Are Saying About the Program
“There are so many aspects of the program I love. There was an instant and personal connection from my mentor. I received an email within a few days, [my vegan mentor] scheduled a time to talk over the phone. My mentor took time to explain how becoming vegan can evolve your life and relationships. We spoke about any concerns and possible challenges, we even came up with meal plans and ways to introduce this life change to friends and family. I have always felt like I had a partner in this life shift. My mentor has always been a text, email or call away. He sent me a starter kit in the mail and suggested several books and videos to aid in my understanding. I have personally grown as an individual and family unit from this valuable connection with PETA and my [vegan mentor]. I could not have taken this big step and been this confident and successful in attaining a vegan lifestyle. I am grateful everyday for how wonderful I feel and how this partnership has created more awareness in my social circle. After my partnership with my mentor, I have transformed several other lives and helped them to transition to a healthy, cruelty free lifestyle. It isn’t just about saving an animal from cruelty, it is also about knowing that your voice matters and you can change the conversation.”
—Rachele
Why did you join PETA’s Vegan Mentor Program?
“Becoming vegan has been one of my goals for a little over a year, as already being vegetarian for 6 years. I needed a push with accountability to be sure I stayed on track. It has always been my intention to go vegan, I just needed guidance :)”
—Alexandra
“I joined the PETA mentor program because I was super new to the idea of going vegan after watching the informative (and life-changing) documentary, Earthlings! I don’t have a lot of people around me that can offer much info (although I’m now the one spreading the word out to others after I learn new things from either [my vegan mentor], the PETA Website, or other resources) so it’s great having someone there to help me either through Skype, text, email, etc.”
—Vanessa
“I love that [my vegan mentor] is so available, so helpful, so forthcoming with information and truth and facts that I didn’t even know I wanted to know yet!) I enjoy being able to shoot him a quick message or email and gained so much inspiration, motivation and knowledge from our phone conversation. Even in my random questions that I sent in a message he adds additional information that is really eye opening and necessary for me to hear. It has blessed me far beyond expectation.” —Allie “The program helped me transition from a non-vegan life to a vegan life nearly seamlessly. Many of the issues that were scaring me away were easily fixable and I only learned that through my great mentor.” —Autumn “[My vegan mentor] has helped me understand the realities of protein intake, has helped me know how to order food in restaurants, has helped open my eyes to the truths of ‘nice & organic farms.’ He has even connected me with local vegans, an animal sanctuary, and chicken [rescue] people. This is such a valuable connection!” —AllieWhat do you like about the program?
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What are you waiting for? Sign up for a vegan mentor today!
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