Being a mentor is simply offering your presence consistently and unconditionally over the long term. It is primarily about showing up and remaining present in the life of a fatherless boy.
A mentor is not a coach or a counsellor but a friend.
At Chapter2 we believe in activity based mentoring and encourage our mentors to seek out fun activities that they and their mentee enjoy together. We also aim to match mentors and mentees together that already have similar interests. At least once a quarter we provide group fun activities for all mentors and mentees on the programme to participate in.
What mentoring is
Friendship
Activity-based
Relational
Long-term
One-to-one
Fun
What mentoring isn’t
Coaching
Counselling
Teaching
He is someone I can trust, he’s consistent and I know he cares about me.
Chapter2 mentee
Support for Chapter2 mentors
Regular check-ins with your mentor co-ordinator for support and advice
Quarterly non-mandatory training- Tailored support and advice when issues arise
Mentor socials
Group activities for you and your mentee to join (for free) at least six times a year
Feedback from guardians and mentees collected by Chapter2 at least twice a year to improve our mentoring and encourage our mentors.
Key mentor responsibilities
- Attend mandatory training day
Complete application process (interview, references, enhanced DBS, mentor contract)- Agree to our mentor code of conduct and relevant safeguarding policy
- Commit to a young person for a minimum of 24 months
Meet with the young person regularly and consistently- Take time to plan each session
- Maintain regular contact with your Mentor Co-ordinator
Check in each mentee meeting via CharitySuite- Attend group activities with your mentee