BECOME A MENTOR

Mentors and Tutors

FGLA provides opportunities for youth who may go unmatched with other mentor organizations. We recruit mentors with a focus on their connection and adaptability with underserved youth. It is our belief that hiring these near to peer mentors increase relatable interactions and long lasting relationships.

Mentors primary roles are to foster, nurture, and maintain close, positive relationships with the youth that we guide. Additionally, mentors will explain the value of why they do what they do, in part because of their personal experiences and insight with dealing with trauma, abuse, and violence. Mentors play a role into building deeper and closer relationships with the youth they help to develop by guiding them in the right direction on a path to prosperity.

MENTOR POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION

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 actvity workbook while the mentors will have a currciulum/lesson plan they will follow by to faciliate.

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.

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

Mentor/ Tutor Application

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If you would like to be a tutor what subjects are you competent in? List grade level and subject. *

References please give names and contact information of two references, each of whom you’ve known for at least two years. *

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Background Check To be a mentor for this program, you must agree to a background check. If you object to a background check, you cannot be a mentor. If you agree to have a background check. *

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Please read the following before signing First Generation Leaders of America does not discriminate according to race, religion, physical handicap, sexual preference, economic status, or age. However, we do respect the preferences of the child’s parent or guardian when selecting the appropriate adult for each child. As an applicant for a volunteer mentor position, I understand that First Generation Leaders of America (FGLA)will interview me about my background, motivation, expectations, and other personal qualities that might have a bearing on whether I would be an appropriate volunteer. I agree to undergo a criminal background check. I understand that FGLA will review references and investigate any and all facts concerning my qualifications for becoming a volunteer. I certify that all of the information provided by me in this application is complete, true, and accurate. I acknowledge that intentional omission or falsification of information will be cause for refusal of placement or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my placement. I understand that the agency has to take the best interests of the children into consideration first. I also understand that I am not obligated, if called upon, to perform the volunteer services applied for, and FGLA is not obligated to assign or to actively seek to assign me to a volunteer position. I understand that the statements I make to the staff of the agency will be held confidential within the agency, unless disclosure is required by law. I understand that certain information about me will be discussed with the parent/guardian of the child with whom I am matched. If there are things about me that I do not want repeated, it is my responsibility to discuss this with FGLA staff. I understand that my application will not be considered unless it is complete and signed and until the required supplemental information is submitted and completed. I agree to notify FGLA immediately of any changes in the information provided in the application process, including, but not limited to legal status, address change, telephone, name change. This application and any additional information gathered will remain the property of FGLA.Print First and last name * *

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