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42 Strong is based on Tate’s legacy of mentoring. We have made it our mission to carry on the work that he started.
Peer mentoring is best described as matching someone who has gone through an experience, with someone younger who is going through the experience. In our situation, an older student is matched with a younger student with the intention to create a supportive relationship.
Peer mentoring relationships are quite simple, but have the potential to create amazing outcomes such as:
+ Increased connectedness to family
+ Increased connectedness to peers
+ Increased connectedness to school and community
+ Improved self esteem
+ Improved overall well being
It’s our hope that the participants of our program experience these effects and more!
To accomplish this, our program is supported by a dedicated team of adult Team Leaders. They serve as the “Mentors to the Mentors”. Additionally, each Team Leader and Mentor is required to complete a comprehensive curriculum that consists of both online and in-person training. The goal is to provide the tools and training they need in order to provide the best possible experience for all program participants.
While much of the magic of mentoring happens between the mentor and mentee, we also support these relationships through monthly 42 Strong “Meet-Ups”. These meet ups range from team building activities, field days, educational sessions as well as more serious topics like how to build resilience after trauma. These monthly meet ups give our mentors and mentees something to talk about in the days and weeks after each event. Additionally, they serve as a vehicle to build a sense of community.
It is our goal to improve the world one relationship at a time…..and we will!
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The first step to joining the 42 Strong community is for the parents to register and obtain an ID. This ID will be used to link them to any participants that they enroll in the program going forward. It will remain the same for the entire time their family is part of the organization. Parents will receive an invitation to our 42 Strong Portal hosted on Zoho Connect. This is where all information regarding upcoming events, or communication with our participants will be posted.
After submitting the New Parent Registration, then the Mentors & Mentees can be registered using the Participant Application. We have simplified the application form and it now includes a few simple personality questions that help us facilitate the best match possible and the Participant Agreement outlining a few important details of participating in the program. It is very important that the Participant themselves answer the personality questions as they will be used to match them with their mentor/mentee.
After submission, your application gets reviewed by a board member. Someone on our team will reach out with any questions and to set clear expectations for the program. Applications received after July 1st will allow the participant to take part in our monthly events, but they will not be matched. Research shows that a mentor/mentee relationship must be a minimum of 9 months to have a positive impact on the participants.
After acceptance into our program, you will be placed with a Team Leader. This adult is your main point of contact for all questions going forward. They will be available via phone call, text or email. You will receive notifications of monthly events via text message.
The main requirements for participation in the program are that you:
1) Respond to our monthly event RSVP requests. It is preferred that you attend, but if you cannot, just let us know!
2) Respond to your Team Leader/Match when they initiate conversation. Response does not have to be immediate, but it is expected within a day or two.
3) Surveys – for those who have been matched, you will receive monthly Well-Being surveys via text message and quarterly Match review surveys. It is required that you respond to them, the survey takes approx 1 minute to complete.
4) Act with respect and compassion when you are in public. Our organization is only as strong as the participants in it. Every time that you go out in the community, you are representing us.
Mentee program details
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend who you can trust and lean on, someone who understands? A friend you can ask questions to without worrying about getting in trouble or embarrassing yourself? Being a Mentee means you will have a friend like that in your life for extra support.
You don’t have to be alone. Start your journey to create a better community by applying to be a Mentee today!
MENTEE PROGRAM DETAILS
Requirements
–Entering grades 7th, 8th or 9th in the fall
–Be available to your mentor via text, email, phone, and in-person
–Attend monthly events with your mentor
— If possible, it’s ideal for the Mentee to have their own phone for communication purposes. It is possible to participate in the program without one, but it makes communicating a bit more challenging for the Mentors & Mentees.
Time Commitment
–Approximately (4) hours a month working with mentors, which includes related workshops, in-person/online check ins with mentors, program check-ins, and required survey/assessments at the end of the program
–Program duration: May-April, must commit to the entire program
–Be responsive to program administrators when contacted
Qualifications and Characteristics
–A desire to build a trusting friendship with somebody who will be in their corner
–A desire to grow as a person
A 42 Strong™ Mentee strives to be:
–Positive
–A person who unites people
–Continually Self-Improving – Physically, mentally, spiritually
–Make your community a better place
–Selfless / Caring of others / Giving of Time
–Personally Accountable
–A “learner” not a “knower”
–A good listener (2 ears, 1 mouth – use in proportion)
–Us before I, WE before me
–Humbly confident
Benefits for Peer Mentees
–Workshops and training on a wide variety of resources that support personal growth–including career, professional, wellness, and leadership topics
–Opportunities to connect with a wide network of staff dedicated to the success of our mentors and mentees
–Make a difference and positively impact your community
–The opportunity to grow into a Mentor and “Pay it Forward”
–Ongoing support from an entire organization of people who want to see you become your best self.
Mentor program details
MENTOR PROGRAM DETAILS
Summary
At 42 Strong, our mission is to create a better future by helping students develop a greater sense of
purpose, community and resilience. We endeavor to provide an unmatched peer-to-peer mentoring
program based on the consistency, caring and humble confidence Tate Myre displayed during his life.
Our organization values our volunteers and strives to build a team environment based on trust and love
of community.
The Mentor Team Leader is responsible for supporting a team of up to 10 mentors. These mentors will
range in grades from 10 th – 12 th .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Build a relationship of Trust with Both Mentor and Mentee
● Weekly check-ins with mentors either in person, via phone calls, texts or online video
conferencing. This can be done in a group or individually.
Question to ask at this time are:
o Are they enjoying participating in the match?
o How do they feel it is going?
o Are they having any difficulties?
o Is the relationship developing as they would like?
o If not, why do they think it isn’t?
o Are there any concerns or issues that should be addressed by program staff?
o Do they need more support or any intervention?
Find something personal with each mentor to make a strong connection
Weekly check-ins with mentees either in person, via phone calls, texts or online video
conferencing. This can be done in a group or individually. Note: the mentees contact
can change to monthly once a connection is established
Question to ask at this time are:
o Are they enjoying participating in the match?
o How do they feel it is going?
o Are they having any difficulties?
o Is the relationship developing as they would like?
o If not, why do they think it isn’t?
o Are there any concerns or issues that should be addressed by program staff?
o Do they need more support or any intervention?
Find something personal with each mentor/mentee to make a strong connection
∙ Be a role model for the mentors. Model appropriate behavior that is aligned with “Tate’s
Traits”
∙ Assess match quality / help diagnose and troubleshoot match challenges
∙ Act as a coach for the mentors
∙ Instill “Tate’s Traits” into mentor team
∙ Respond to mentor texts, phone calls and emails in a timely manner
∙ Be a path to escalate mentor/mentee challenges to the Mentoring Program Director
∙ Immediately contact Mentoring Program Director if any of the following issues are brought to
your attention:
o Child abuse or neglect
o Concerns of suicide
o Concerns of homicide
o Concerns of bullying or bullying others
o Substance abuse
∙ Create a culture of accountability within assigned mentor team:
o Ensure mentors are communicating with their mentees on a weekly basis and meeting up with
Mentees at least 1 additional time per month outside of the monthly 42 Strong event.
o Ensure that mentors are being responsive to their mentees and vice versa
o Ensure that the mentors are completing the required training
o Ensure that mentors are completing necessary surveys as required
Ensure the Mentors and Mentees responding to the RSVP
Team Leader Responsibilities
Leader Responsibilities
● Plan team get togethers every other month (can have more than 1 team get together)
Examples: bowling, utilizing Parks & Rec, Community Project, Resiliency Center
● Distribute Bento Funds to team and provide receipts to 42 Strong
● Communicate with parents of Mentors/Mentees
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
∙ Must submit to and pass a background check
∙ Be a person with a serving heart
∙ Teaching / Coaching experience is extremely helpful
∙ Be a person of integrity and upstanding member of the community
∙ Strong communication skills
∙ Strong interpersonal skills
∙ Works well with youth
∙ Ability to problem solve using a balance of emotion, reason, logic and empathy
∙ Must be a member of our local community
Time Commitment:
● Complete 6 hours of training (2 hrs in person, 4 hours online)
● Attend monthly events (2.5-3.0 hours)
● Attend Team Leader Meetings 1-2 times per month (2 hours each time)
● Connect with your mentors/mentees (4 hours a month)
● Team Meet ups (1 every other month 1-2 hours)
● Total Monthly Committment (Average 10-12 hours a month)
team leader position details
Position Title: Mentor Team Leader
Classification: Volunteer
Reporting to: Mentoring Program Director
Summary:
At 42Strong, our mission is to create a better future by helping students develop a greater sense of purpose, community and resilience. We endeavor to provide an unmatched peer-to-peer mentoring program based on the consistency, caring and humble confidence Tate Myre displayed during his life.
Our organization values our volunteers and strives to build a team environment based on trust and love
of community.
The Mentor Team Leader is responsible for supporting a team of up to 10 mentors/mentees. These
mentors will range in grades from 10th – 12th. The mentees will range in age from 7th-9th.
Essential Functions:
Build a relationship of Trust with Both Mentor and Mentee
● Weekly check-ins with mentors either in person, via phone calls, texts or online video
conferencing. This can be done in a group or individually.
Questions to ask at this time are:
o Are they enjoying participating in the match?
o How do they feel it is going?
o Are they having any difficulties?
o Is the relationship developing as they would like?
o If not, why do they think it isn’t?
o Are there any concerns or issues that should be addressed by program staff?
o Do they need more support or any intervention?
Find something personal with each mentor to make a strong connection.
● Weekly check-ins with mentees either in person, via phone calls, texts or online video
conferencing. This can be done in a group or individually. Note: the mentees contact can
change to monthly once a connection is established.
Questions to ask at this time are:
o Are they enjoying participating in the match?
o How do they feel it is going?
o Are they having any difficulties?
o Is the relationship developing as they would like?
o If not, why do they think it isn’t?
o Are there any concerns or issues that should be addressed by program staff?
o Do they need more support or any intervention?
Find something personal with each mentor/mentee to make a strong connection.
∙ Be a role model for the mentors. Put into practice behavior that is aligned with “Tate’s Traits.”
∙ Assess match quality / help diagnose and troubleshoot match challenges.
∙ Act as a coach for the mentors.
∙ Instill “Tate’s Traits” into mentor team. See Team Leader Toolkit
∙ Respond to mentor texts, phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
∙ Be a path to escalate mentor/mentee challenges to the Mentoring Program Director
∙ Immediately contact Mentoring Program Director if any of the following issues are brought to
your attention:
o Child abuse or neglect
o Concerns of suicide
o Concerns of homicide
o Concerns of bullying or bullying others
o Substance abuse
∙ Create a culture of accountability within assigned mentor team:
o Ensure mentors are communicating with their mentees on a weekly basis and meeting up with
Mentees at least 1 additional time per month outside of the monthly 42 Strong event.
o Ensure that mentors are being responsive to their mentees and vice versa.
o Ensure that the mentors/mentees are completing the required training.
o Ensure that mentors/mentees are completing necessary surveys as required.
Ensure the mentors/mentees are responding to the RSVP by the due date.
Team Leader Responsibilities
Plan team get togethers every other month (can have more than 1 team get together).
Examples: bowling, utilizing Parks & Rec, Community Project, Resiliency Center
Distribute Bento Funds to team and provide receipts to 42 Strong.
Communicate with parents of Mentors/Mentees.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
∙ Must submit to and pass a background check.
∙ Be a person with a serving heart.
∙ Be a person of integrity and an upstanding member of the community.
Strong communication skills.
∙ Strong interpersonal skills.
∙ Works well with youth.
∙ Ability to problem solve using a balance of emotion, reason, logic and empathy.
∙ Must be a member of our local community.
Time Commitment:
Complete 6 hours of training (2 hrs in person, 4 hours online)
Attend monthly events (2.5-3.0 hours)
Attend Team Leader Meetings 1-2 times per month (2 hours each time)
Connect with your mentors/mentees (4 hours a month)
Team meet ups (1 every other month 1-2 hours)
Total Monthly Commitment (Average 10-12 hours a month)