Frequently Asked Questions
Does it really take only one hour per week to be a mentor?
Most mentoring matches actually meet for 35-45 minutes so this estimate includes travel time to and from work on a lunch hour or at the end of a day’s work (provided it coincides with the school day).
Does it cost anything?
Everything from application processing to training is free for those who wish to become mentors.
What if I have scheduling irregularities?
We work creatively with all who wish to serve the children. As long as you commit to at least a year, we can work to address this challenge. In fact, some mentors are retirees and military personnel who do experience more atypical travel or other schedule interruptions. In these instance, mentors always forewarn the mentee, teacher, and other staff. Mentors may sometimes double up on a visit here and there, use the time away to send their mentee a letter about the absence, or collect resources to share in a lesson with the mentee (and sometimes the whole class).