Topics for Mentors (Part 1)

• Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring (4th edition) training mentors on more than two dozen topics. 

• Appropriate physical contact

• Contact with the mentoring program (e.g., whom and when to contact)

• Relationship-monitoring requirements (e.g., response time, frequency, schedule)

 

Topics for Mentors (Part 2)

• Discipline

• Substance use

• Firearms and weapons

• The inclusion of others in mentor-mentee meetings (e.g., siblings and mentee’s friends)

• Photo and image use

• Evaluation and use of data

• Grievance procedures

• Other program-relevant topics

 

Topics for Youth and Parents/Guardians

• Purpose of mentoring

• Program requirements

• Parent/guardian and mentee goals for mentoring

• Mentors’ Obligations and roles

• Mentees’ obligations and roles

• Ethics and safety

• Initiating the relationship

• Effective closure

• Risk management policies (use the same topics as for mentors)

• ​For parents/guardians, include “Developing an effective, working relationship with your child’s mentor”

 

Screening

Every mentor who participates in the MPTTB program will need to be screened based on established criteria, but keeping participants safe is worth it.

Screening mentors for safety is an obvious step—but screening is also for commitment and ensuring a good fit for your program is just as important. This process is known as “screening for suitability.”

 

Screening for Suitability 

• Ensures mentees and mentors are a good fit for your program and goals

• Gauges the commitment level of the mentor, the mentee, and the mentee’s family

• Allows you to determine whether participants are appropriate for your program based on your eligibility criteria.

 

STEP BY STEP

The screening process involves about eight steps. 

• Step 1: The Orientation session

• Step 2: Application Packet

• Step 3: Formal interview and reference checks

• Step 4: Criminal history and other record checks  
  *FBI checks are highly recommended!!!

• Step 5: Interpreting results of record checks

• Step 6: Additional screening mechanisms

• Step 7: Pre-match training and moving toward the match

• Step 8: Match supervision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TYPES OF CHECKS

Mission Possible (TTB) will conduct a comprehensive criminal background check on volunteers. 

A thorough background check reflects a quality program of risk management and due diligence to ensure the safety of our mentees and mentors.

 

 State criminal records

 National criminal records

 Fingerprint-based FBI background check

 Sex offender registries

 Child abuse registries

 Driving records (when relevant)

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

1 in 3 young people in the U.S. will grow up without a mentor of any kind. Help us close this gap — be a Mentoring Advocate! Raise your voice, share your knowledge, and affect positive change through engagement with Mission Possible (TTB) and other influencers in your communities.