Key Features of the Mentoring Program
Recruiting and Screening
-- Communication of Mentor and Mentee Expectations (Group Mentoring Focus)
-- Project MALE Overview
-- Completion of Mentor Profile and Agreement
-- Completion of Mentor Questionnaire
-- Roster of Mentors (Fraternities, College Students, High School Students, Other Volunteers)
-- Mentor Screening
Orientation and Training
-- Basic Knowledge and Skills Needed to Build an Effective Mentoring Relationship
* Commitment Time; Areas of Involvement; Qualifications; Responsibilities; Meeting Dates; Goals & Expectations
* What Makes A Good Mentor
* Qualities of Successful Mentors
* Suggested Things to Do (Active Learning)
-- Communication of Mentor and Mentee Expectations (Group Mentoring Focus)
-- Project MALE Overview
-- Distribution of Mentor Handbook
-- Ethical Issues and Behaviors
-- Resources and Support
-- Parent/Guardian Involvement and Guidelines
-- Confidentiality Policy
-- Completion of Required Forms
Monitoring and Support
-- Resources and Assistance Available to Support Mentors
-- Effective Closure of the Relationship
-- Assessment of the Youth Development Process (Apply Lessons Learned)
-- Assessment of Cultural and Economic Issues
-- Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Mentoring Young Males
-- Review on Online Discussion Blog Comments and Testimonies
-- Communication of Mentor and Mentee Expectations (Group Mentoring Focus)
-- Project MALE Overview
-- Completion of Mentor Profile and Agreement
-- Completion of Mentor Questionnaire
-- Roster of Mentors (Fraternities, College Students, High School Students, Other Volunteers)
-- Mentor Screening
Orientation and Training
-- Basic Knowledge and Skills Needed to Build an Effective Mentoring Relationship
* Commitment Time; Areas of Involvement; Qualifications; Responsibilities; Meeting Dates; Goals & Expectations
* What Makes A Good Mentor
* Qualities of Successful Mentors
* Suggested Things to Do (Active Learning)
-- Communication of Mentor and Mentee Expectations (Group Mentoring Focus)
-- Project MALE Overview
-- Distribution of Mentor Handbook
-- Ethical Issues and Behaviors
-- Resources and Support
-- Parent/Guardian Involvement and Guidelines
-- Confidentiality Policy
-- Completion of Required Forms
Monitoring and Support
-- Resources and Assistance Available to Support Mentors
-- Effective Closure of the Relationship
-- Assessment of the Youth Development Process (Apply Lessons Learned)
-- Assessment of Cultural and Economic Issues
-- Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Mentoring Young Males
-- Review on Online Discussion Blog Comments and Testimonies