Purpose and Outcomes:

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RFDC mentors are matched with selected mentees to provide consistent individualized attention, which improves the student’s educational experience and provides a positive role model for school and life success.  Meet-ups with mentees may occur over lunch or before/after school on a school campus. Mentors are required to commit a minimum of one school year of service to their mentee and to facilitate at least two meetups each month. This commitment provides the needed time to build a consistent relationship and necessary bonding with a mentee that is focused on:

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• building a caring and authentic relationship in a safe space

• improving school attendance

• augmenting the mentee’s support system and sense of security 

• improving confidence and expectations for success in school and life

 

Mentor Requirements:

1. Mentors must commit to at least one school year with mentees.

2. Mentors must facilitate at least two meetups each month.

3. Mentors must model a positive and caring attitude that supports mentee’s academic and life success.

4. Mentors must be mature and stable individuals who are committed to making a consistent effort to help their mentee succeed.

5. Mentors must be able to pass a background check.

 

Mentee Requirements:

1. Mentees must attend scheduled meetings.

2. Mentees must work to have a positive attitude and participate fully in mentoring sessions.

3. Mentees must have signed permission from parent or guardian.

4. Mentees must be in elementary, middle, or high school.