General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

• successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process
• participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency
• maintain regular dialogue with program staff throughout the match
• be a friend to their mentee, and maintain contact on a regular and consistent basis
• be a positive role model, emphasizing behaviour such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness
• place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth
• be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

• have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change
• be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with
• be collaborative, patient and positive
• function within the guidelines of the Agency
• support the mission of the Agency
  

• be clear in communication with your mentee’s parent/guardian, particularly around timing, planned activities and issues of concern
• maintain regular and open communication with your mentee and the Agency
• take initiative in planning your time with your mentee, yet include him/her in decision making
• always let your mentee know when they can expect to see you next
• allow the friendship to develop at its own pace
• notify the Agency of any changes in your contact information, or any personal change that could impact the match
• promptly report any concerns about the match to the Agency
• set and respect boundaries along with your mentee, parents/guardians, and program or site-based staff
• respect the privacy and diversity of your mentee and his/her family
• commit to a positive, formal closing of the mentoring match
• follow agency and child protection protocols as discussed in your training - your program staff are always able to guide and support you