MENTOR VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION

Successful Mentors Have the Ability to:

• Relate well to adolescents and have a sincere desire to make a difference in a youth's life.
• Be a positive role model.
• Be a good listener.
• Be a confidence builder.
• Be nonjudgmental and respect alternative lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Be willing to commit to the program for one academic year.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work well with school staff.
• Complete all training sessions and application procedures.
• Have excellent references.
• Have no felony convictions.

Expectations

• Attend all training and follow-up meetings.
• Provide caring concern of a good, adult friend.
• Travel to Pendleton 1-2 times each month for on-site visits.
• Maintain weekly e-mail contact with mentee.
• Record all visits and correspondence with mentee.
• Notify the project coordinator if unable to meet with mentee as scheduled.
• Consult the project coordinator if problems or concerns arise with mentee.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Follow guidelines and rules at Sunridge Middle School, including dress code.
• Do not use or promote alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• Be flexible.
• Follow procedures to end relationships appropriately.
• Participate in NAAMP evaluation.

Benefits

• It's fun!
• You can really make a difference in a young person's life.
• You will learn about another culture.
• Upper division credit is available.