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    The DVA MENTOR Program pairs high school students with DVA alumni mentors for at least two years of character development, leadership support, and the transition to college or career. Mentors are screened and trained to provide guidance focused on the student's personal and academic needs. The program is administered by the School Outreach Programs Committee which matches mentors and mentees, handles issues, and ensures the long-term success of the mentoring relationships.

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    The DVA MENTOR Program pairs high school students with DVA alumni mentors for at least two years of character development, leadership support, and the transition to college or career. Mentors are screened and trained to provide guidance focused on the student's personal and academic needs. The program is administered by the School Outreach Programs Committee which matches mentors and mentees, handles issues, and ensures the long-term success of the mentoring relationships.

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    DVA MENTOR Program - DRAFT 02/10/10

    Program Description:
    The DVA MENTOR Program provides traditional one-to-one mentoring between a Developing Virtue
    Secondary (DVS) student and a Development Virtue Alumni (DVA) member. The mentoring model focuses on
    character, social, and leadership development, as well as high school to college/career support and academic
    success. The mentoring relationship would last a minimum of 2 years, typically beginning in the Mentee’s
    senior year in high school and continuing through their 1st year after high school.
    The DVA MENTOR Program is administered by DVA’s School Outreach Programs (SOP) Committee,
    which trains Mentors and pairs Mentors with Mentees according to gender and based shared interests and
    common life goals. The SOP Committee serves as a liaison to Developing Virtue Secondary (DVS) Schools,
    who shares in the program’s involvement to ensure its long-term success.

    Purpose:
    • Focus on the students’ needs, serving as a steady presence in the students’ life and providing an
    additional outlet for emotional, social, and academic support
    • Help develop students’ self-esteem and confidence
    • Help develop students’ sense of personal accountability and social responsibility

    Mentor Eligibility:
    • Mentors must be a DVS graduate or former student. Exceptions are approved by the SOP Committee.
    • Mentors must have completed at least 2 years in college before applying (preferably, they are )
    • Mentors must not be on the existing faculty or staff of DVS for Mentees still enrolled at DVS

    How It Works:
    1. Students who want to be paired up with a Mentor sign up by filling out a DVA Mentee Profile
    2. Alumni who want to be paired with a DVS Student sign up by filling out a DVA Mentor Profile
    3. SOP Committee and DVS will screen potential Mentors by reviewing their profiles and conducting
    interviews as required.
    4. DVS will approve the eligibility of the Mentor for students still in high school and under the age of 18.
    Approvals need to come from:
    a. Division Principal/Vice Principal
    b. Division Guidance Counselor
    c. Student’s Legal guardian (parent or dorm supervisor, as relevant)
    5. Alumni who have been approved to be Mentors may request to be paired with certain Mentees, but must
    provide objective justification.
    a. In his/her first year as a Mentor, it is recommended to limit to 2 or less Mentees.
    6. SOP Committee approves all matches based on shared interests the Mentor and Mentee have in common
    7. Before mentoring commences, each Mentor is required to:
    a. Undergo a 2-hour DVA Mentor Program Training
    b. Sign receipt for copy of DVA Mentor Program Guidelines and DVS School Regulations
    c. Sign DVA Mentor Responsibilities Agreement
    d. Introduce themselves and make their contact information available to the Mentee’s family
    (parents), guardian(s), and DVS guidance counselor
    8. Should an issue arise in the mentoring relationship that a Mentor needs further guidance on, the SOP
    Committee may call a Resolution Meetings to discuss the problem and alternative solutions. Other
    mentors in the program are welcome to participate in these Resolution Meetings to help their
    development as a Mentor.
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    9. Mentors have the following obligations:


    a. Mentors must adhere to the DVA Mentor Program Guidelines
    b. Mentors must be willing to commit at least 2 years to the relationship. The Mentee and Mentors
    may choose to continue the relationship beyond the required term.
    c. Mentors must maintain regular communications with the Mentee:
    • Communicate verbally with their Mentees at least once every month
    • Maintain regular written communications (snail mail or email) with their Mentees
    • Endeavor a face-to-face meeting or activity at least once a year
    • With permission of Mentee’s family/guardian, Mentors may invite Mentees to their
    homes during long weekends, holidays, or vacations.
    d. While a Mentee is still in DVS, Mentors must respect the school and community rules and agree
    to discourage the violation of rules that may result in probation or suspension for the Mentee.
    e. While a Mentee is still in DVS, Mentors are obligated to report to DVS incidents and issues that
    can negatively impact the student’s health and emotional well-being. These include but are not
    limited to:
    • Depression
    • Chemical Addictions & Dependencies (i.e. drugs, alcohol, cigarettes)
    • Violence Towards Self or Others (including thoughts of suicide)
    • Pregnancy or Abortion
    • Quitting DVS
    f. Because Mentors wield significant influence on the Mentee, Mentors should avoid involving
    Mentees in their interest groups (religious, social, political, etc.) and/or financial endeavors
    throughout the duration of the mentoring relationship. The Mentor should foster the Mentee’s
    individual growth and development separate and beyond the Mentor’s own personal interests.
    g. Mentors must attend at least 2 hours of Training or Resolution Meetings per year
    10. If for any reason the SOP Committee, DVS, Mentor or Mentee requests a change in the Mentor or a
    termination of the mentoring relationship, any person on SOP Committee can be notified. The SOP
    Committee shall then approve and record the change, as well as determine alternative course of action.

    The School Outreach Programs (SOP) Committee:


    1. The SOP Committee is manages the MENTOR Program, plans Student Leadership Retreats, Alumni-
    Faculty Forums, and LifeSkills Workshops. This includes policy formulation, decision-making,
    preparing of budgets, materials, and supplies, as well as recording/reporting of events.
    2. The SOP Committee works closely with DVS to ensure that SOP programs, benefits, and activities are
    as consistent as possible year-to-year and between the Boys & Girls’ Divisions.
    3. The SOP Committee comprises a minimum of 3 members, who are elected by the DVA Board of
    Directors.
    4. The SOP Committee members serve a minimum term of 3 years.
    5. The SOP Committee members are encouraged, but not required, to be Mentors.

    DVA Mentor Training Curriculum:


    • DVA Mentor Program Guidelines
    • How to be an Effective Mentor
    • Communication Techniques & Difficult Scenarios
    • Character, Social & Leadership Development Tools
    • Recommended Activities, Exercises & Assignments for Mentees

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    • Recommended Resources for Mentors & Mentees (Books, Films/Movies & Websites)

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