DwD Mentoring Program
The program will officially launch in April 2009 as a means of providing girls and women with year-round support networks during the challenging teenage years and challenges of life without Dad. We are currently accepting applications and referrals. There will be acceptance for the pilot program of 15 program participants. After the pilot year and extending funding we will consider increasing that number and starting a waiting list.
Mentors/Mentees should complete an application for the program. If you are a counselor, teacher or a parent who would like to refer a friend or neighbor’s child a referral form must be completed, The DwD Board of Directors will review all applications and consider each one carefully and decide on which applicants to interview and upon acceptance into the program applicants will be notified of acceptance given “Next Step” information. (Mentors) are required to submit to a FBI finger print background checks conducted by SafetyNet. All mentees must have parents/guardians permission forms on file as well. The program is a year-long commitment between the mentor and mentee. Each month, the mentors and mentees spend between four to six hours together, participating in fun and enriching activities throughout the North Carolina area.
As both get to know one another and build their friendship, the mentors have an opportunity to share their life experiences and the mentee has a chance to learn from someone they can relate to about life, how to handle difficult situations, and how to prepare for their future goals.
Mentors often find the program to be far more than a chance “to give back” but they will discover that the relationships they develop brings about a change and positive impact to their lives as to their mentees.
Requirements and Responsibilities for :
PROSPECTIVE MENTORS:
• Complete DwD Mentor Application
• Submit to FBI SafeyNet (Finger Print) Criminal Background Check conducted by Dwd
• Commit to 12 months, 4 hours a month
• Attend Orientation
• Attend Monthly Training/Supervision
• Desire to develop character, social and leadership to a girl/woman
PROSPECTIVE MENTEES:
• Complete Mentee Application
• Commit to 12 months, 4 hours a month
• Participate in individual & group activities
• Must be at least age 9 (unless authorized by President)
• Attend Orientation and have parental/guardians permission to participate
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