Newton Mentoring Program                     Become a Mentor

MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Mentor

Term: One Year (current school year)

Capacity: Volunteer

Duties: To interact regularly on school premises for a minimum of one hour per week with a student to whom you are assigned. This interaction could be meeting for breakfast or lunch, school programs or study hall. It may involve homework help, but it is not required.

Supervision: Mentor/student relationships are coordinated by the Program Director on behalf of Newton Mentoring, Inc. and the Newton County School System. The Program Director will connect you with a counselor in the school to which you are assigned. The Counselor will be the liaison with your student. The Board of Directors of Newton Mentoring, Inc. and the Newton County School System will be directing the overall activities of the program.

Training: Newton Mentoring, Inc. and the Newton County School System provide training for mentors. You will be notified of the training session dates at Newton Mentoring, Inc.  The Counselor at your assigned school will train you in that school’s procedures. Additional assistance will be provided on an as-needed basis.

Hours: Flexible. Scheduling will be handled on an individual basis, depending upon the availability of the mentor and the student’s class schedule. A minimum of one hour per week is required.

Location: Mentoring will occur at the student’s school.

Characteristics: A mentor must be a dependable, caring, individual. When mentors arrange a meeting time with their students, they must honor that commitment. Attending these mentoring sessions must be given the highest priority. If you ever find that you can no longer honor your commitment, please inform the School Contact Person and/or the Program Director.