Mentor: High School Program

Mentor: High School Program

Guided Mentoring is a two-tiered approach to cross-age mentoring that fosters mentoring relationships between high school and elementary-aged youth throughout Vermont and the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire. The program kicks off with a semester-long mentor-in-training curriculum which prepares high schoolers to be effective mentors and provides a space for them to celebrate their group and self-identities, to develop a robust sense of place, and to explore their role within their homes places-which we think is a testament to all that is possible when relationships are done well.

We envision the program as an exciting leadership and learning opportunity for students, allowing them to celebrate, be empowered, and give back. They'll have fun, be silly, and step outside of their comfort zones. Along the way, each student will be mentored by their own young adult Guide so they'll have someone to lean on and learn from, too. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : In collaboration with the Guided Mentoring team, you will focus on supporting 1 or more teams of high school mentors in the curriculum and practices of the program. You will help plan and facilitate lessons and activities.

These activities will be delivered through weekly school day classroom and after school programming, in addition to out of school adventure experiences. Our objectives include preparing high school youth to have effective, impactful mentorship relationships with elementary youth, and provide opportunities for them to strengthen and expand their sense of place, identity, meaning and purpose. The breadth of the Mentor Guide's role and responsibilities is determined in part by the number of hours a week being served and in partnership with the regional program manager and school partners. The role also involves assisting with planning and activities for additional times that are created to maintain relationships and expand horizons.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth .

Skills :

Leadership , Team Work , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development , Education , Counseling , Social Services , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring .