1. Concept of ORC Mentoring Program
TOPIC : Concept of ORC Mentoring Program
DURATION : Half Hour
Time allotted in the Core Team Training: No separate time allotted
Time allotted in the Teachers Training: No separate time allotted
Our Responsibility to Children
Resilient Minds, Empowered Children

2. Learning objectives To introduce the concept of mentoring
2. To introduce the ORC plan for mentoring interventions

3. Contents Section

4. Story of mentor Odysseus, king of Ithaca, Telemachus : Son of Odysseus
Trojan war
Mentor : a loyal friend and adviser of the king
Mentor became Telemachus' teacher, coach, counselor and protector, building a relationship based on affection and trust

5. Mentor A Friend, guide, coach, teacher, counselor and protector
Building a relationship based on affection and trust
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. A mentor is someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, in the morning joy will come.
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.” Oprah Winfrey

7. Qualities of a good mentor
A role model : someone who leads by example
good communication skills: the ability to listen, understand, question, clarify and give constructive feedback
a sincere interest in the well being of their mentee
the ability to motivate and inspire the desire to make a positive difference in another’s life
respect (self respect and respect for others)
knowing one’s limitations
Confidentiality
Non – Judgmental
Asking help

8. Being Non-judgemental
Mentoring
Listening
Being Non-judgemental
Being positive
Sharing Experiences
Giving Suggestions

9. One-to One School based Mentoring
Types of ORC mentoring program
One-to One School based Mentoring
older and more experienced person (the mentor) and a child participant of ORC (the mentee)
Peer Mentoring
Person from the child participant’s peer group (mentor) and the mentee
Group Mentoring in special cases

10. Benefits for the Mentee Benefits for the Mentor
Enhanced sense of self-worth & Security
Increased Self-Esteem
Improved Behavior and Attitudes to Family, School, and Community
Sense of Accomplishment
Healthier Lifestyles
Emotionally Satisfactory because you are helping someone to grow
Decreased Likelihood of substance abuse
Learn patience
Self-control
Someone to share their experience
Reduced Dropouts
Enhanced Academic Performance

11. ORC mentoring program State level ToT on mentoring & Mentors handbook
Identification of mentors
Selection of mentors
District level mentors training
Roles and responsibilities of mentoring
Do’s and Dont’s
Identification of children in need of mentoring
Mentor – Mentee tagging
Continuous mentoring
Review & Monitoring

12. Expected learning outcomes:
Learners are ware about the concept of mentoring.
Learners become educated regarding the ORC mentoring intervention plan.
Learners develops interest to associate with the training program.

13. Take home messages: Mentoring is an integral component of ORC
ORC mentoring is a partnership between two people:
(i) an older and more experienced person (the mentor) and a child participant of ORC (the mentee)
(ii) a person from the child participant’s peer group (mentor) and the mentee.

14. “The world is as many times new as there are children in our lives”.
Thank you!