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Job Description for a Mentor
Updated January 2005
The mission of the Reach for the Stars Mentoring Program is to empower at-risk youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their personal potential. Through collaborative programming with schools and other community-based organizations, RSMP will provide educational, social and mentoring opportunities to enhance the academic performance, social, and community connections, and career options of the Bells Ferry Elementary and JJ Daniell Middle School students.
Mentor Role
· Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
· Serve as a positive role model and friend
· Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
· Strive for mutual respect
· Build self-esteem and motivation
· Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Time Commitment
· Make a one-year commitment
· Spend a minimum of eight hours per month one-to-one with a mentee
· Communicate with the mentee weekly
· Attend an initial two-hour training session and additional training sessions quarterly throughout the school year.
· Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, workshops, and program recognition events
Participation Requirements
· Be at least 17 years old
· Be interested in working with young people
· Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
· Be willing to complete the application and screening process
· Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
· Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
· Be willing to communicate regularly with the mentor coordinator and/or program director, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
· Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record
· Have a clean criminal history
& No use of illicit drugs |
