Question 1

How many mentor/mentee pairs in your program?

Accepted Answer

* 3-5 mentors per location

Question 2

How often will they meet? Talk on the phone? E-mail?

Accepted Answer

* Once a week required and accessible by phone and email when needed

Question 3

Will you have group activities? If so, how often (monthly, quarterly, etc.)?"

Accepted Answer

* Yes, planned quarterly (flexible depending on community partner events)

Question 4

What type of training and orientation will you have?

Accepted Answer

* The training will focus on Life Skills, Service, Financial Literacy, and Strategic Thinking

Question 5

How often will you have recognition/awards for your program participants?

Accepted Answer

* Will coordinate with partnership schools (semi-annually if no school program)

Question 6

What other special components do you have set for your program?

Accepted Answer

* Establish Book Club and Chess Club

Question 7

Program Guidelines: How often will the pairs meet? How long will each meeting be?

Accepted Answer

* Group sessions, follow-up sessions when required. 1- hour sessions
(situation will dictate length of meeting)

Question 8

Program Guidelines:  How long will the relationship last?

Question 9

Program Guidelines: Where will the meeting take place?

Accepted Answer

* Various locations across the city

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