Mentors partner with children to provide additional guidance and support. They spend at least 2 hours per week with selected children. Mentors can provide the children with new life perspectives beyond their personal experiences; they can also provide individualized attention by engaging the children in activities such as ball games, swimming, fishing, reading, etc. Mentors initiate the partnership by meeting with the children during the afterschool program and offering support during that time. As mentors become better acquainted with the children and their family, they may begin doing activities outside of the center with the permission of the parent/guardian. Training involves After School procedures and rules, information on recognizing and reporting abuse, and material on developing a mentor/mentee relationship.
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