1. Mentoring 101 Facilitator: Peggy Fuller
Panelists: Heather Lillard, Miami, OK
Angie Lawson and Teresa Howard, Clinton, MO

2. Types Of Mentoring Programs
Building Level
Classroom Level
Targeted Small Groups
Targeted Individuals
Specific Events/Programs

3. Building Level Programs
Bright Futures Building Partners
Focus is on meeting needs of the students and staff in a particular school building
Larger community businesses “adopt a school”

4. What Do Building Partners Do?
Sponsor assemblies
Present awards
Welcome students on 1st day
Provide incentives
Decorate
Help when volunteers are needed
Provide holiday goodies/treats
Become a part of the school family

7. Building Partners

8. Building Partners

11. Classroom Level Mentors
Classroom Partners
Smaller businesses, organizations, Sunday School classes, individuals and families
Mentor students at classroom level
Give time, talent and treasure to meet needs of classroom

12. What Do Classroom Partners Do?
Provide projects , crafts, games
Bring holiday or birthday treats
Share about their organization
Join in parties, celebrations, etc.
Help with service learning
Encourage the students
Teach a new skill/Supplement classroom lesson
Read to the students

13. Classroom Partners

17. Classroom Partners

20. Small Group Level Programs
Work with students in small group setting
Build relationships with students in the group

21. Targeted Small Groups Reading Pals
Building Partners volunteer to come in on a monthly/bi-weekly basis to read books to their assigned class
_Oftentimes these books supplement a current unit of study.

22. Classroom Reading Pals

23. Small Group Mentoring

24. Targeted Small Groups, cont.
Character Ed Basketball Camp
-Anyone can volunteer, including
building sponsors and classroom partners
-Work with specific small groups
on basic basketball skills while promoting positive character

25. Character Ed Basketball Camp

26. Small Group Mentoring

27. Individual Mentoring
Volunteers/Mentors can be anyone, including building sponsors and classroom partners
Give time to work with specific students on specific needs
Build relationships with specific students

28. Individual Mentoring Programs
Lunch Buddies/Lunch Pals
Come have lunch with your student on a monthly basis
Support and encourage your student
Be a positive adult role model
Be a listener

29. Example- Mark Fowler in Joplin

30. Mark Fowler

31. Individual Programs, cont.
Study Buddies/Book Buddies
Come work with/ read with a student on a weekly basis (or as often as possible)
Support and encourage the student
Be a positive adult role model
Be a listener

32. Individual Mentoring- Study Buddies

33. Study Buddies

34. Lunch Pals/Lunch Buddies

35. Individual Mentoring

36. Book Buddies

37. Specific Events and Programs
Volunteers/mentors can be anyone, including your building sponsors, classroom partners, and mentors from other programs.
Give time , talents and or/treasure to mentor students as needed for specific activities/events
Be a positive adult role model

38. Specific Events/Programs for Mentors:
Donuts with Dads/ Muffins with Moms
Family Fun Day
Attendance Reward Celebrations
Positive Behavior Incentive Parties

39. Special Activities Mentoring

41. Donuts w/Dad & Muffins w/Mom

42. Attendance Celebrations

43. Special Activities Mentoring

44. So….
How do we get one started?

45. Starting a mentoring program
Base on Needs...
Community ambassadors conduct needs assessments
Base programs on determined needs

47. Where To Find Mentors/Volunteers
How to seek volunteers?
Social Media- Facebook, Twitter
School publications
Church bulletins
Chamber of Commerce
Visit civic groups

48. Training Mentors/Volunteers
Formal Training
Sit-down meeting
Informal Training:
Distribute literature or information
Train on the spot

49. Training, continued Confidentiality Forms Background Checks
Volunteer Agreements
Background Checks

50. Bright Futures Clinton Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
Volunteer Agreement
I understand that in the course of my volunteer time with Bright Futures Clinton, I may become aware of confidential information about specific students, which may include such information as students’ academic performance, behavior, health, disabilities and related matters.
I understand and agree that I will not disclose such confidential information except to school employees who have a need to know.
I have read, understand, and agree to the information presented above: 
Signature: __________________________Date: _________

53. Adapt as Needed Monitor Progress Be flexible
Keep focus on desired outcome

54. Evaluate Your Results Survey mentors/ volunteers
Survey students involved
Survey school staff
Online surveys
Informal discussion

55. Thank your Mentors/Volunteers
Students make cards
Send pics or videos
Write letter of appreciation
Formal presentation

56. Thank-you Mentors/Volunteers

57. Thank You Mentors/Volunteers
Thank You Video #1
Thank You Video #2
Thank You Video #3

58. Questions?