• Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
• Serve as a positive role model and friend
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
• Strive for mutual respect
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
• Make a one-year commitment
• Spend a minimum of eight hours per month one-to-one with a mentee
• Communicate with the mentee weekly
• Attend an initial two-hour training session and additional two hour training sessions twice during each year of participation in the program
• Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events
• Be at least 21 years old
• Reside in Hampton Roads metro area
• Be interested in working with young people
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Be willing to complete the application and screening process
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
• Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
• Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
• Have access to an automobile; have auto insurance and a good driving record
• Have a clean criminal history
• Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner
• Not be currently in treatment for substance abuse and have a nonaddictive period of at least five years
• Not be currently in treatment for a mental disorder or hospitalized for such in the past three years
Application and Screening Process
• Written application
• Driving record check
• Criminal history check: state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender registry
• Personal interview
• Provide three personal references
• Attend two-hour mentor training
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