Adult Mentors Needed!

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Mentor Reports to: Precious Mentor Manager

Summary: The role of our Precious Mentors is to support at-risk middle and high school students in their social and emotional development, academic achievement and workforce readiness. Mentors will meet with their mentees in the community and virtually.

Responsibilities:

• Can dedicate at least one year to their mentee.
• Can dedicate 8 hours per month to meet with their mentees.
• Commit to being a positive role model and having a positive attitude with your mentee.
• Use provided curriculum to assist in Social and Emotional Development, Academic Achievement and Workforce Readiness.
• Work to connect with your mentee, understand the struggles your mentee is facing and offer support through good and challenging times.
• Work with mentee’s parents/guardians to understand their concerns for their children.
• Be willing to plan fun and engaging activities with your mentee.
• Attend additional special events hosted by A Precious Child in regards to the Mentor Program.
• Provide positive guidance and constructive feedback for the program.

Requirements:

• Must complete Volunteer Orientation with Volunteer Team.
• Must have Volunteer Waiver Form.
• Must complete a background check and fingerprinting.
• You must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must be living in one of A Precious Child’s eight county service areas.
• We cannot accept applicants with a felony on their record.
• We cannot accept applicants with a violent crime or crime against a child on their record.
• If you have a DUI on your record, 5 years must have passed since completing your probation.
• If you have a history of drug/alcohol abuse, you must have at least 5 years of sobriety and/or abstinence.

Training & Supervision:

• Precious Mentor Manager and additional A Precious Child personnel will provide initial training and orientation.
• Mandatory trainings quarterly.
• Weekly check-ins with staff during the first few months then monthly check-ins after.

Time Commitment:

• Can 8 hours per month to meet with their mentee.
• Mentors must be able to commit to one year with their mentee. A longer commitment is encouraged.

Benefits:

• Connect with a child in need and help them grow their skills and improve academically.
• Help prepare a child for their future career and expand their understanding of the workforce.
• Cultivate leadership, organizational and self-management skills.