Mentoring

Nothing is more rewarding than making a difference in the life of a young person.  A mentor is a caring adult who freely gives their own time to a young person.  A mentor can have a profound effect on the amount of success that young person might have.  To a young person, a mentor guarantees that there is someone who cares and that they are not alone in dealing with the everyday challenges they face.

College Promise mentors meet with their student for 25-30 minutes a week at the student’s high school.  Mentors serve as a role model, provide a sounding board, an opportunity to talk and be heard, support, encouragement, guidance, and friendship.

Mentors commit to meeting with their student for 25-30 minutes a week during the school year for all four years of high school. They agree to give their time and energy to this process in order to make the difference in the life of a young person.

To become a mentor, download, complete, and submit an application or apply online (below).  Mentors conduct a free background check and take part in a training prior to meeting with their student freshman year.

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Mentors will meet with their mentee on a weekly basis during the school year. We have provided mentors with contact information for the School Liaison and an academic calendar. Along with these resources, program representatives are available to meet with the mentor, student, school official and/or parent or guardian to discuss a specific matter. 

We hold quarterly Mentor Roundtables throughout the school year for program updates, professional development, and regular communication.

• As a mentor I will always act in a manner that is in the best interest of my mentee.
• I will be reliable and maintain a regular schedule, committing to the agreed upon times for the weekly school visit.
• I will faithfully notify the School Liaison and the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program Office of cancellations and schedule changes.
• I will work independently in the designated area allowing other school personnel to carry out their responsibilities without interruption.
• I will meet with my mentee in an area where school staff can observe my mentee and me
• I will not arrange contact with my mentee off school property unless it is under the supervision of the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program.
• I will not drive or transport my mentee or their family, with the exception of College Promise sponsored events and with the written permission of the parent/guardian.
• I will maintain confidentiality.
• I will attend a Montgomery County Ohio College Promise mentor training and orientation session.
• I will submit to Criminal Background checks as requested by the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise program.
• I will notify the Montgomery County Ohio College promise Program office if I must terminate my mentor position for any reason.

Resources

Volunteer Mentor HandbookMentoring PlanYouth Transportation ReleaseStudent Concern and Incident Report