Mentor

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Our focus is getting first-generation college-bound young folks to and through college! Work directly with a young person to help them achieve their educational and life goals.

• Serve as a positive role model and friend
• Build the relationship through consistent, long-term communication
• Communicate with Scholar weekly by phone, e-mail
• Plan in-person activities with Scholar once a month.
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them

Participation Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Reside in the Portland Metro area.
• Adhere to all Marathon Scholars policies and procedures.
• Agree to an initial 4-year commitment to the program, with the option of continuing beyond that.
• Commit to in person visits with your Scholar once a month and additional contact through e-mail, phone, or mail as needed.
• Successfully pass the screening procedure.
• Attend an initial 2.5 hour mentor training.
• Communicate regularly with the program manager.
• Have access to an automobile or reliable transportation.

Desirable Qualities

• Willing listener
• Encouraging and supportive
• Patient and flexible
• Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
• Understand the importance of higher education

Benefits

• Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals.
• Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals.
• Training sessions and group activities.
• Mileage and expenses are tax deductible.
• Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed.
• Mentor/Scholar group activities, complimentary tickets to community events, participant recognition events.

Application and Screening Process

• Application
• Driving record check
• Criminal history check: state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender registry
• Personal interview
• Provide three personal references

For more information, contact Marathon Scholars at molli@marathonscholars.org or 503-235-2500