1. MENTEE ORIENTATION

2. What is Mentoring?
A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult at school.
Not counseling, tutoring, or a change to your behavior.
Focused on building a relationship that will benefit both the mentor and the mentee. Mutual respect is a cornerstone of the mentoring relationship.

3. In the program you: meet one hour a week during the school year
meet monthly for group activities with other mentors and mentees
keep in touch over the summer by phone, , or by participating in activities together

4. Student Expectations Do: Don’t: Communicate with your mentor
Meet Regularly
Try New Things
Share/Explore your interests
Expect it to feel awkward at first
Respect your mentor
HAVE FUN!
Don’t:
Miss scheduled meetings
Activities that cost a lot
Ask mentors to drive you around
Ask for money

5. Some things to consider:
What things would you be comfortable sharing with your mentor?
What things do you want to share with your mentor? What things do you not want to share?
What things should you not ask your mentor?