WHAT KIND OF INSTRUMENT ARE YOU?

Be an instrument of change!

Become a mentor!

To access a database of mentoring programs in your community that need volunteers, visit http://www.mentoring.org/

The Role of a Mentor

A mentor is a...

Friend

Guide

Coach

Helper

Listener

Teacher

Role Model

Mentoring is a process rather than an event!

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The Fundamentals of Mentoring

Trust
Listen
Encourage
Be Reliable
Have Fun

All healthy relationships are are built on trust. In order to develop a trusting relationship, complete the following tasks:

• Return all calls as soon as possible


• Maintain confidence-everything your mentee says must remain confidential


• Be involved, as much as possible, in the life of your mentee

Listen

• Be quick to listen, so to speak-demonstrate that you value their thoughts


• Use reflective listening-summarize what you've heard


• Use open-ended questions-What do you think?

Encourage

• Share your experience


• Help your mentee set realistic goals


• Stay positive-focus on what the mentee has accomplished

Be reliable

• Keep your commitments


• Be consistent-set realistic expectations


• Contact your mentee regularly

Have fun

• Have a sense of humor


• Experience new things with your mentee


• Take turns deciding activities-do things your mentee enjoys

The Road to College

Applying for College:
Note: Information will vary; applicant must contact each college for specific requirements.

Seniors...

Register for SAT or ACT in September

Start completing financial aid forms in October

Take SAT or ACT in December

Mail College Applications by January 1

Mail Financial Aid Form by February 1

Notify school of your choice by May 1