iRISE2 Mentoring Program (Florida Atlantic Univerity Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)

Description

The goal of an iRISE2 Mentoring relationship is to help proteges reach their full potential for success in school, their community, and workplace. Mentors provide guidance and strategies for navigating social interactions while prompting healthy self-advocacy skills. Mentors must be at least 18 years old, and are carefully screened, including a level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle history, personal references. Mentors are asked to make a short 1-year commitment spending a minimum of 4 hours as a role model helping to enhance the life of someone with special interest. Activities can include: iRISE2 Workshops, lunch, movies, parks, festivals, walking a nature trail, bowling, exploring art, comics and history, etc. iRISE2 Mentoring also host several inclusive group activities throughout the year.