B.B.O.L.D. is Fore Teen's leadership, self-improvement, mentoring, tutoring, and motivational program. In this program we provide participants with weekly mentoring, tutoring, life skills, and much more.
Description
B.B.O.L.D. is Fore Teen's leadership, self-improvement, mentoring, tutoring, and motivational program. In this program we provide participants with weekly mentoring, life skills, training in public speaking, leadership skills, access to weekly 1 hour tutoring sessions, monthly speakers and much more. As a B.B.O.L.D. mentor, your role is to help build the teen's self-esteem, assist with developing leadership and life skills by discussing and reviewing the weekly activities in the B.B.O.L.D. workbook with your mentee. Additionally, your role also includes serving as a role model and friend they can share their wins and/or concerns with.
Mentor Role * Take the lead in supporting a teen through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship * Serve as a positive role model and friend * Build the relationship by planning and doing virtual activities together * Strive for mutual respect * Build self-esteem and motivation * Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them * Review weekly workbook activities with teen (1-2 sections)
Time Commitment * Make 8 month commitment * Spend a minimum of 1 hour per week virtually with a mentee * Attend an initial training session
Participation Requirements * Be at least 21 years old * Be interested in working with teens * Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures * Be willing to complete the application and screening process * Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments * Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed * Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities * Have access to PC, laptop, or cellphone with video conferencing capabilities * Have a clean criminal history * No use of illicit drugs * No use of alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner * Not currently in treatment for substance abuse and have a non-addictive period of at least five years * Not currently in treatment for a mental disorder or hospitalized for such in the past three years
Desirable Qualities * Willing listener * Encouraging and supportive * Patient and flexible * Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
