MENTOR POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION
VOLUNTEER CATEGORY - Mentor
COMMITMENT TIME-
Community-based: Minimum of one-year commitment; every two weeks; 3-4 hours per visit.
E-Mentoring: Minimum of one-year commitment; live chatting weekly; 4-8 hours per month
AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT-
Commitment to developing a supportive relationship with a child between the ages of 6-18 who lost a parent or sibling by post 9/11 military service.
QUALIFICATIONS-
• Sincere desire to be personally involved with a child to help him or her achieve their potential;
• Ability to communicate with children openly and nonjudgmentally;
• Strong listening skills;
• Ability to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect;
• Interest in the needs and concerns of children experiencing grief/bereavement;
• Sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural, sexual identities and orientations or racial backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES-
• Make a minimum of a one-year commitment to developing and maintaining a mentor relationship with a child;
• Attend basic mentor training/orientation before being matched with a child;
• Attend ongoing mentor trainings annually and/or support sessions, as scheduled by the Mentoring Director;
• Meet with mentee on a regular basis to establish a positive and trusting relationship, whether that is in person or virtually as an e- mentor. All meetings are either in the mentee's home with guardian supervision or in the local community and NOT in the mentor's home;
• Assist mentee in problem solving regarding life issues that may arise and/or may interfere with them achieving success;
• Contact Mentoring Staff twice a month to discuss progress of relationship;
• Complete evaluations/surveys as requested
• Have fun
MENTOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Be at least 21 years old
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Be willing to complete the application and screening process
• Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record
(community-based only)
• Have access to technology and a strong Internet connection that allows for live chatting
(e-mentoring only)
• Have full support from spouse and immediate family members to become a mentor
• Have a clean criminal history
• Not use illicit drugs
• Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an excessive manner and/or with the mentee
• Not be currently in treatment for substance use
• Provide consent for therapist reference if currently/have been in treatment in past five years
MENTOR SCREENING PROCEDURES
• Complete written volunteer application
• Check driving record and submit copy of current auto insurance coverage
(community-based only)
• Check criminal history
• Check state Sex Offender Registry (in every state you have resided)
• Provide four personal references and employer reference
• Provide therapist reference if applicant has seen a therapist in the past five years
• Complete personal interview
• Attend 2 hours of basic mentor training and ongoing trainings each year
All provided information will be utilized to create ideal match connections. Information will be kept confidential.