1. Volunteer Opportunity: Family Mentorship The IRC in Tucson

2. Office Collaboration
Weekly s to direct services staff for client recommendations
Go through newly enrolled MG client list with employment specialists
Life Skills Checklist

3. Life Skills
Checklist
Completed by case managers and employment specialists
Used as a curriculum for family mentors

4. Volunteer Interview Make a note of talent, experience and interests
Ex: likes working with kids, ESL teaching experience, gardening etc.
Cultural sensitivity
Motives
Friendship vs. Mentorship
Availability and commitment

5. Client Check-up
With an interpreter, explain the role of a mentor and if they would like one.
Check to see if volunteers’ availability matches with clients’ availability
Commitment
Set appointment with client

6. One-on-one Training Correspondence form Life skills checklist
Boundaries and ethics scenario
Family Mentor Guidebook
Family Mentor Resource Guide

7. First Meeting
Volunteer Coordinator confirms with client and family mentor the day before first meeting
Family mentor calls client the day before the meeting and before the appointment
Meeting at the client’s apartment with Volunteer Coordinator or intern
Establish regular meeting days
Follow-up after first independent meeting

8. Weekly Follow-up Weekly follow-ups with direct services staff:
Out-migrating
Moving to a new apartment
Up-coming interviews
Jobs secured
Weekly check-in with mentors
New community resources
Best practices from other mentors
Client updates
Feedback from clients