Mentor

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PURPOSE:To give a woman in need of social, developmental and emotional support the companionship of a caring adult.

MentorDuties/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

• Communicate with their mentee weekly-by telephone, in-person or email-to keep in touch about what is going on in their lives.

• Spend at least five - eight hours a month engaged in a mutually agreed-upon activity with their mentee.

• Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors-e.g. patience, tolerance, and reflective listening.

• Respect the mentee’s right to self-determination and independence

• Honor, all commitments made to the mentee and HMV. Inc.

• Be respectful of the mentee’s time, opinions, and decision-making.

• Be comfortable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with the mentee and her family.

• Be encouraging and supportive of the mentee

  Mentor Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be 25 years of age.

• Have earned a high school diploma.

• Submit an application, 2 forms of reference, a copy of a photo ID and an auto insurance card.

• Pass a criminal background check

• Successfully complete an interview for a mentor position with HMV. Inc.

• Exhibit a genuine concern for women who have experienced trauma or loss

Responsibility to HMV, Inc. Program

• Check-in with the program manager once a month.

• Attend on-going trainings when needed or requested to do so by program manager.

• Complete evaluation surveys as requested.

• Recognize role as a mandated reporter and report any problematic issues.

• Be patient and understand the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time.

MatchingProcess:

Matches will be made on the basis of interests, skills, background, knowledge and temperament of both the person and the mentor.