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What is a Mentor?
Mentors are remarkable person(s) who open their hearts and their homes to care
for an adolescent. Mentors become trusted guides, tutors and advocates for the
individuals with whom they live. This special relationship between the Mentor
and the individual provides the structure and support for development, growth
and change ? in a natural setting.
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Who can become a Mentor?
Mentors do not conform to any standard profile. They represent a wide range of
racial and ethnic groups, skills, education levels, neighbourhood settings, and
family arrangements. One constant among Mentors, however, is their commitment
to the well being and personal growth of the individuals they serve.
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What else is required?
To become a Mentor, you must be at least 21 years of age and have
- Access to reliable transportation
- An additional separate bedroom
- A demonstrated commitment to make a difference in someone's life.
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How are Mentors selected?
Because Mentors are our most vital resource, we carefully screen and support
these important people. Our comprehensive selection process includes, at minimum:
- introductory meetings
- personal interviews
- home studies
- interviews with all household members
- personal, health and other reference checks
- criminal background checks.
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