 Are you interested in serving the youth of our community through The Mentoring
Network, Inc.? Because of the efforts of responsible and caring people like you, we are able to
make a positive difference in the lives of our youth. Are you ready to invest in a child?
We are looking for responsible, caring individuals in rural towns in Idaho to step up and become volunteers for kids in their school districts. Mentors and their student spend one hour each week in activities meaningful to that student. Training and on-going support for mentors are provided by the program staff who are readily available for questions or concerns.
If you are
interested in becoming a mentor and feel you are qualified, please complete, sign and submit the application forms linked below. Request references from three (3) people who know you well; each reference provider should complete the Mentor Reference Form and mail it directly to the program office. Once your application materials and references are
received, you will be contacted for a follow-up interview.
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Volunteers spend ONE (1) hour a week with the same child for the duration of the school year. |
The children are referred because they have requested or their teacher feels they can benefit from some additional
one to one attention. |
Each Mentor and Child will determine how to best spend their hour each week. Volunteers can eat lunch with their assigned charge, read with them, help with homework, play a game, or just sit and talk. |
The Mentor and their Child are only allowed contact at and during that hour each week at school. |
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Title
Volunteer Mentor for Elementary or Middle Schools in Caldwell, Homedale, Nampa,
Parma and Vallivue School Districts. |
Term/Time Commitment
One year. One hour each week, between 8am and 4pm during the school year.
Letter/phone communication during the summer. |
Job Description
Mentors are responsible, caring adults who work with school staff to provide one-on-one
guidance and support as students pursue personal, family, and academic dreams. After
completing the screening process, mentors will meet with their “mentees” approximately
one hour each week in a supervised school setting to foster the development of
academic and social skills. Mentors will attend meetings within each community to share
ideas with other mentors and learn new ideas. Structured program activities will end
with the academic year. |
Qualifications
 Desire to work with elementary or middle school age students.
Desire to make a difference in the lives of youth.
A self-confident, patient, and caring adult who is a good listener.
Willingness to make a minimum commitment of one year.
Demonstrated ability to keep commitments and handle responsibility.
Flexible schedule that allows you to meet with a student during the school day. |
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