What does a group mentor do?
- Our group mentors work with a team of 4-6 students in a classroom setting.
- Every meeting is scheduled, organized and lead by two All Our Kids staff members. Mentor job duties in the classroom include:
- Keeping students on task
- Leading group discussions
- Engaging in group activities
- Listening to the students
- The Program Specialist, one of the staff members in the classroom, provide mentors with updated information on each of the students in your group. Outside of the classroom, mentors are expected to:
- Call each student weekly
- Monitor grades/ attendance each quarter
- Personalize and mail pre-paid postcards
While more structured and less spontaneous than one-on-one mentoring, group mentoring offers stability and the unique opportunity to influence more students through exercises designed to increase meaningful conversation, allow insight into the student’s social life and encourage personal growth.
We respect and value the time that mentors dedicate to All Our Kids. We want to provide you with tools and resources that will enhance your mentoring relationship. As a mentor, you can expect:
- Support and case management from both program and recruitment staff
- Ongoing mentor training and development
- A monthly newsletter updating you on program happenings
- Quarterly updates on student academic progress
- To complete quarterly surveys to offer program feedback and information on mentoring experience
- Receive ongoing recognition and support for program participation
