GVM - Mentor Application

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Gunnison Valley Mentors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gunnison Valley Mentors is committed to the principle of equal employment/volunteer opportunity for all employees/volunteers and to providing employees/volunteers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment/volunteer decisions at Gunnison Valley Mentors are based on needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gunnison Valley Mentors will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.


The mission of Gunnison Valley Mentors is to promote the healthy growth of young people through one-to-one mentoring relationships and enrichment opportunities. GVM works to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential through the guidance and advocacy of caring, pro-social role models. We offer free monthly recreational group activities such as skiing, rafting, crafts, movies and so much more.

Mentor Role

• Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship.
• Serve as a positive role model and friend.
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together.
• Strive for mutual respect.
• Build self-esteem and motivation.
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them.
• Orientation Booklet for more information.

Community-Based Mentoring Program Description:
The purpose within a Community-Based match is to develop a strong supportive relationship through having FUN! With this program we provide fun and free group activities every month! We also offer small group enrichment programs in the 8th St. School mentoring center. The sky is the limit when choosing activities to enjoy together.

Creating Community-Based Mentoring Success:

• Spend a minimum average of 3 hours per week for the remainder of the year.
• Each match will do their best to get to know, respect, trust and communicate with one another.
• Monthly group activities and/or service projects are offered for Mentorships to attend together.
• Mentors, Youth and Guardians will coordinate with each other about meeting times and duration.
• If it is not possible to meet when previously scheduled it is up to the Mentor, Mentee and Parents/Guardians to notify one another in advance to re-schedule the meeting.
• Parents/Guardians will be kept in the loop with phone calls and emails to update progress and express any concerns. Parents/Guardians are also more than welcome to reach out anytime to the Case Manager.

School-Based Mentoring Program Description:
School-Based Mentoring was developed to support students who can benefit from the extra assistance. The program has a track record of increasing school performances while also building relationships. Students can be referred by teachers or counselors. Once referred, students will be matched with a trained volunteer from our community (Mentor). The Mentor will spend time throughout the school year helping with social/emotional skills, attendance, study skills, communication skills, organization, and homework completion.

Creating School-Based Mentoring Success:

• Meeting during school/after-school for a minimum average of 1-2 hours per week for the remainder of the school year.
• Each match will do their best to get to know, respect, trust and communicate with one another.
• The Mentee will share school successes, grades, test scores and other needs with the Mentor.
• If it is not possible to meet when previously scheduled it is up to the Mentor or Mentee to notify one another in advance to re-schedule the meeting.
• Parents/Guardians will be kept in the loop with phone calls and emails to update progress and express any concerns. Parents/Guardians are also more than welcome to reach out anytime to the Case Manager.

High School Mentoring Program Description:
Our School-Based Mentoring program was developed to assist students who could benefit from extra assistance. In School Mentoring relationships are based upon improving academic success. Once a student is referred from his/her counselor or teacher, GV Mentors provides a volunteer High School student who has gone through an application, screening and training, to work weekly with the student. Our hope is that the students will build communication skills, improve school attendance and academic performance, as well as build a relationship with an older peer.


Creating High School Mentoring Success:

• Each match will be one High School Mentor with one Elementary Student and they will spend an average of 1 hour per week together for the remainder of the school year from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Snacks are provided.
• Each match will do their best to get to know, respect, trust and communicate with each other.
• The Mentee will share school successes, grades, test scores and needs with their Mentor.
• The GV Mentors will notify everyone in advance if it is not possible to meet at the scheduled time.

 

Thanks for your interest in Gunnison Valley Mentors. Please fill out the online form as completely as possible or print application here and mail to office. If we think your qualifications match, we will contact you for an interview. Put plenty of thought into your answers. All applicants must complete our volunteer registration process.