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MENTEE ORIENTATION

MENTEE ORIENTATION. What is Mentoring?. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult at school. Not counseling, tutoring, or a change to your behavior.

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MENTEE ORIENTATION

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  1. MENTEE ORIENTATION

  2. What is Mentoring? • A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult at school. • Not counseling, tutoring, or a change to your behavior. • Focused on building a relationship that will benefit both the mentor and the mentee. Mutual respect is a cornerstone of the mentoring relationship.

  3. In the program you: • meet one hour a week during the school year • meet monthly for group activities with other mentors and mentees • keep in touch over the summer by phone, email, or by participating in activities together

  4. Do: Communicate with your mentor Meet Regularly Try New Things Share/Explore your interests Expect it to feel awkward at first Respect your mentor HAVE FUN! Don’t: Miss scheduled meetings Activities that cost a lot Ask mentors to drive you around Ask for money Student Expectations

  5. Some things to consider: • What things would you be comfortable sharing with your mentor? • What things do you want to share with your mentor? What things do you not want to share? • What things should you not ask your mentor?

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