Mentor for 8 Week Mentor Cohort Program

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Welcome to the Mentor Program!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a mentor with Children Striving Together. Your dedication and support play a crucial role in shaping the lives of the children in our community. This job aid provides an overview of the responsibilities and the schedule for the 8-week mentor cohort.

Program Overview

• Duration: 8 weeks

• Time: 1-4pm

• Components:

• 6 Facilitated Workshops

• 1 Field Trip

• 1 Overnight Retreat

Mentor Responsibilities

1. Attend and participate in all scheduled workshops, field trips, and the overnight retreat.

2. Provide guidance and support to your mentee(s).

3. Facilitate discussions and activities during workshops.

4. Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

5. Communicate regularly with program coordinators and provide feedback using Slack.

6. Be a positive role model and advocate for the children.

7. Arrive between 12:30 pm-12:45 pm for set-up

Weekly Schedule and Key Activities

Each Saturday consist of a different workshop/activity utilizing the following components:

• Relationship Building

• Arts & Craft

• Mental Health

• Financial Literacy

• Agriculture

• Creative Arts

• Field Trip

• Overnight Retreat

• Objective: To empower young individuals by providing them with guidance, support, and positive role models, thereby fostering their personal, academic, and social development. The mentor program aims to build self-esteem, enhance life skills, and inspire the youth to achieve their full potential, contributing to their overall well-being and future success.

Team Building/Field Trip

• Objective: The objective of the field trips in the mentor program is to provide youth with enriching, real-world experiences that reinforce learning, broaden their perspectives, and strengthen mentor-mentee relationships, thereby enhancing their personal and social development. These trips aim to inspire future aspirations and foster a sense of community awareness and engagement.

• Activities: Group challenges, problem-solving tasks.

Overnight Retreat

• Objective: The objective of the overnight retreat for the mentor program is to deepen the mentor-mentee relationships through immersive activities, reflection, and goal reassessment, while reinforcing the skills and concepts learned throughout the program. This retreat aims to create lasting bonds and provide a supportive environment for personal growth and development.

• Activities: Outdoor activities, Indoor activities, group reflections, goal reassessment.

Communication and Support

• Weekly Check-ins: Program coordinators will hold brief weekly check-ins with mentors to address any concerns and provide support. The date for the weekly check-ins will be discussed at the mentor briefing before the program starts.

• Emergency Contact: Ensure you provide your emergency contact information in the event we need to reach out to someone on your behalf

Key Contacts

• Program Coordinator: Richard Gatewood | rgatewood@childrenstrivingtogether.org

• Program Coordinator: Kenya Metoyer | kmetoyer@childrenstrivingtogether.org

• Founder/CEO: Christi McDaniel | cmcdaniel@childrenstrivingtogether.org

• President: Domonique Jackson | djackson@childrenstrivingtogether.org

Additional Resources

• Training Materials: Available online or through the program coordinator.

• Support Networks: Connect with fellow mentors through our online platform or scheduled meet-ups.

Conclusion

Your role as a mentor is vital to the success of this program and the growth of the children. Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm. Together, we can make a significant impact on their lives.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the program coordinator.

Apply Here: If you are more than capable of this role, please apply using this link.