Closing the Mentoring Gap

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WSM offers a range of outreach services for all types of mentoring programs. Whether you are thinking about starting a mentoring program or manage an existing mentoring program—no matter how big or small—we are here to help make your job easier. All you have to do is become a member of Washington State Mentors. Join us right now.

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Program Description: *

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Organization Information

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Mentee Age Range: *

5 to 9 years old

10 to 14 years old

15 to 19 years old

20 to 24 years old

Older than 24 years old

Time Commitment: *

1 hour/week

2 hours/week

2 to 5 hours/month

6+ hours/month

Availability varies

Program Emphasis: *

Emotional Growth

Education

Job Preparation

Substance Abuse

Teen Pregnancy

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Mentoring Location: *

School

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No specified site

Elements of Effective Practice: *

Your organization has a written strategic plan that identifies its target population and defines its mission and goals.

Your organization has a demonstrable plan for recruiting mentors and mentees.

Your organization provides an initial orientation to mentors and mentees prior to match.

Your organization provides training, in addition to an orientation, to mentors and mentees.

Your organization screens potential mentors with either a Washington State Patrol background check or an FBI finger-print check.

Your organization has defined matching criteria that takes into consideration gender, age, language, needs, preferences, and temperament.

Your organization routinely monitors and evaluates its matches.

Your organization formally recognizes the contribution of volunteers.

Your organization has a procedure for closing a match that includes de-briefing for both mentor and mentees.

Your organization evaluates both the outcomes associated with the mentoring relationship and the organization's capacity to achieve its own goals.

Please check each of the following Elements of Effective Practice that describe your organization.

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Rising to the Occasion

Chris was matched with his Big Brother, Will, in July 2010. Chris was 12 and Will was 20. Chris lives with his grandmother who reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters because she thought a positive, male role model would be beneficial for Chris. Chris and Will meet almost every week and talk in between meetings. When they are together they are very active.

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These last two years have probably been the most gratifying for me as a mentor because of his increased interest, maturity and confidence.

Jeff (mentor)

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