MENTOR'S ROLE

• Guide and support a young person through an ongoing, “structured but free” one-to-one relationship

• Utilize a “life-coach” style of mentoring while helping students establish college and career goals and steps necessary to achieve them

• Build self-esteem by believing in protégé while inspiring and motivating them for success in life

• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together

• Strive for mutual respect while serving as a positive role model



TIME COMMITMENT 

• Participate in an initial one hour mentor orientation

• Participate in occasional meetings with families and other participants

• Spend at least two-four hours a month with protégé

• Attend end of year special events for RGV Mentors



PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Have a sincere desire to inspire and motivate young people

• Complete the required selection process

• Complete orientation, including documentation required for compliance with applicable laws

• Be dependable and consistent in meeting commitments as outlined in orientation and mentor guide

• Communicate with program staff and provide constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities

• Have access to an automobile

• No criminal history or other legal problems

• Do not use illicit drugs and do not use alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner



DESIRABLE QUALITIES 

• Success in current and past employment, someone worthy of emulation

• Willing listener, patient and flexible

• Encouraging and supportive

• Willing to inspire and motivate protégés

• Respectful of individual differences



VOLUNTEER APPLICATION