1. Do you provide curriculum for me to use?
Yes, a Mentor Handbook with topics that cover topics from time management, goal setting, college planning and selection, to personal finance and financial aid.In all for the entire 4 year program there are 62 topics.
2.Is there any training that I must complete before being a mentor?
Yes, each mentor must go through a two-hour training session that discusses topics covered in each session, logistics of the program and expectations of both student and mentor. The mentor manual with the curriculum is given at the time of training. In addition, throughout the school year, I have workshops that you may attend that will discuss different topics that will be of benefit.
3. What time of the day is this done?
The sessions are held during the school day at the school you select.Each time varies depending on school.
4. Is this a 2-year commitment & intended to be with the same student(s)?
We are asking for an 18-month commitment, however, it is our hope that the mentor will enjoy the program and make a longer commitment.It is our hope that the mentor will have such a great experience that they will follow the student through graduation. The Decatur students are freshman and we are hoping that the mentors enjoy the program for the two years and want to continue and see the freshman through to their senior year. In the senior year the mentors can choose to be a one-on-one mentor. At Ben Davis you will start with juniors and it would be your choice if you moved with the students from their junior to their senior year where you would become a one-on-one mentor or remain a junior mentor and start with a new class of juniors.
5.Why do you need my social security number?
It is necessary for me to collect your social security number so that I can run the background check.All of your information is secure at all times.
6. My company has already completed a background check on me can I use this one?
I can use the background check if I receive a letter (on letterhead) from your HR office stating that a background check has been completed and I can receive a copy of the check for our records.
7.How many hours are required of me?
During the freshman, sophomore and junior years, the mentor program is designed to be a group program.The mentors meet with a group of students every other week for 1 hour.You will meet with your student for 2 hours a month and there is usually 30-minute prep time for each session.If you mentor a senior, you will work one-on-one with the student and time commitment will be anywhere from 175 hours to 200 hours during the school year.
8.Can I start in the middle of the year?
Yes.
