Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers, referred to as “mentors” agree to the following rules and responsibilities:

·       Mentors agree to meet with their student, at least one hour per week for a minimum of twelve months. (Attendance in summer programming is optional)

·       Mentors agree that students are free to talk about all conversations and meetings with their mentors. (Mentors cannot ask students to keep secrets)

·         Mentors agree to be respectful and trustworthy with their student’s confidences, and will not share identifying information about their student unless they are concerned about the student’s safety and/or the safety of others.

·       Mentors agree that all in-person contact is restricted to school grounds, unless there is permission from a parent/guardian and the School liaison to meet away from school grounds.

·        Mentors agree to maintain regular contact with Project Connect by responding to calls or letters, and regularly sharing progress on goals and concerns with the School Liaison.

·       Mentors agree to inform the School Liaison of any changes in phone numbers, addresses, and schedules.

·       Mentors agree to contribute ideas and help plan activates to do with their student when they meet.

·        Mentors agree not buy any gifts for their students.

·        Mentors agree to support the overall program of Project Connect and adhere to their policies and procedures.

·         Mentors agree to develop a mutually respectful relationship with the personnel of the student’s school.  This involves the establishment of positive communication and respect for school facilities and policies.