​Purpose
To give a young person in need of social and emotional support.Mentoring may consist of completing team building exercises and role play activities.This assignment is typically done inside a school where you may work with up to 10-30 students at one time. Mentoring can occur during the school day or directly after school.Our mentoring sessions can last up to 30 minutes - 1 hour. Every student will have a activity workbook while the mentors will have a curriculum/lesson plan they will follow by to facilitate.
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Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting with the assigned mentee for the agreed-upon time frame (i.e., often weekly meetings for at least one year)

• Act as a resource and guide.  

• Work closely with agency staff through phone contact, personal conferences and group meetings. 

• Serve as an example/role model. 

• Accept and relate to youth who may not share the volunteer’s lifestyle and values. 

• Respect the mentee’s right to self-determination and independence. 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Openness to cultural differences

• Good listening skills

• Patience

• Sense of humor

• Commitment

• Passion for working with youth

• Highly organized

• Prior experience working with behavioral or developmental issues in youth is preferred but is not required.

• High School Diploma

• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.​

Matching Process
Matches will be made on the basis of interests, skills, background, knowledge, and temperament of both the young person and the mentor.  
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Benefits
Mentoring is more than the transfer of advice, knowledge, and insights. The relationship offers reciprocal benefits for mentors willing to invest their time in developing our youth. 
Some key benefits for mentors include:

• Recognition as a subject matter expert and leader

• Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas, and approaches

• Extension of your professional development record

• Opportunity to reflect on their own goals and practices

• Development of your personal leadership and coaching styles

• Increased communication skills in working with youth