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Preparing Students For A

SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

TeenEsteem Programs - Middle & High School

In this Program life coaches influence their mentees in 

3 Important ways

By enhancing social skills and emotional well-being

By improving cognitive skills through dialogue and listening

By serving as role models and advocates

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Essential Function/ Responsibilities

The Life Coach's Responsibility:

Mentee 

Every volunteer mentor must:


•Be Committed to spend at least one year in a mentoring relationship with a student.

•Spend (4) four hours a month engaging in a mutually agreed-upon activity with their mentee.

•Communicate with their mentee weekly-by telephone, email or other electronic means -to keep in touch about what is going on in their lives.

•Honor all commitments made to the mentee.

•Be respectful of the mentee's time, opinions, and decision-making.

•Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors-e.g. patience, tolerance, and reflective listening.

•Be comfortable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with the mentee and his or her family.

•Be encouraging and supportive of the mentee.

•Help the mentee develop a milestone plan for completing high school, going on to trade school, college or work. 

Responsibility to the Mentoring: Organization

Every Volunteer Life coach must:


•Check-in with the program staff on the 15th of every month.

•Attend on-going trainings when needed or requested to do so by program staff.

•Complete evaluation surveys as requested by staff.

•Recognize role as a mandated reporter and report any problematic issues.

•Be patient and understand the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time. 

Qualifications

All volunteers must:


•Be 21 years of age (Age 17 - 20 Mentor with Supervision)

• Currently on track for a High school diploma, has earned one or has its equivalent.

•Submit an application, 2 forms of reference, a copy of a photo ID and auto insurance and registration card (if transporting).

•Pass a criminal background check.

•Successfully complete an interview for a mentor position as a team member.

•Exhibit a genuine concern for students.

•Participate and attend training and periodic mentor support workshops as required.

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