Mentor Background Clearance

Prior to referring mentors to projects for matching with a youth, each mentor is required to undergo a clearance process that includes:

Fingerprinting (electronic scanning). Tuberculin screening. Verification of valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Submit two personal references. Attend a training class. Personal interview with the project manager

 

The elapsed time from receiving a mentor application to referring a mentor to a project can be as short as a couple of weeks or as long as several months. Mentors sometimes become impatient and drop out before the process is completed. Others become discouraged when, after such a long induction process, they are not matched with a student soon after. Mentors are not guaranteed to be matched with a student. A mentor/youth match depends upon the project manager approving the mentor for matching with a youth.

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Mentor Recruitment
Mentor Background Clearance
Referring Mentors to Projects
Project Manager Training
Technical Support
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