Frequently asked questions

How many mentor/mentee pairs in your program?

* 3-5 mentors per location



How often will they meet? Talk on the phone? E-mail?

* Once a week required and accessible by phone and email when needed



Will you have group activities? If so, how often (monthly, quarterly, etc.)?

* Yes, planned quarterly (flexible depending on community partner events)



What type of training and orientation will you have?

* The training will focus on Life Skills, Service, Financial Literacy, and Strategic Thinking



How often will you have recognition/awards for your program participants?

* Will coordinate with partnership schools (semi-annually if no school program)



What other special components do you have set for your program?

* Establish Book Club and Chess Club



Program Guidelines: How often will the pairs meet? How long will each meeting be?

* Group sessions, follow-up sessions when required. 1- hour sessions (situation will dictate length of meeting)



Program Guidelines: How long will the relationship last?

* A Lifetime



Program Guidelines: Where will the meeting take place?

* Various locations across the city