Mentoring

MENTOR APPLICATION

The Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund Mentoring Program is designed to be meaningful to both mentor and mentee. The time of both mentor and mentee is precious. We do not prescribe one-on-one meetings other than LLSF planned functions for program participants; the Fall Introduction Seminar and Appreciation event. Each mentoring relationship will be unique and established by the participants, and mainly accomplished through telephone, email or correspondence. Mentors are not to take on the role of therapist.

Occasionally, a mentee will have a serious problem. Though this arises infrequently, you may be asked to help with the problems for which you are not qualified. Recognize your limitations and do not exceed them. You are not a psychologist, psychiatrist, drug counselor or social-service worker. Instead, connect you mentee with the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund’s office.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

• Problems with friends and family – Ask questions, but remember your role. It is not your job to take the place of a mentee’s family. Help clarify feelings, and give advice only when asked.

• Problems in school – Assess the source of the conflict. Is there one particular class your mentee finds troublesome? Is the conflict with one teacher? Is there a need to develop better study habits?

• Problems at work – Get all the facts. A number of factors can contribute to dissatisfaction with a job. Clarify the problem before trying to offer a solution.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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