mentorship

Our after school program, Our Club, hosts a mentorship program for students in 6th-12th grade. The goal of our mentorship program is to provide our youth with supportive role models who empower them to establish and achieve their goals and begin engaging with their communities. Mentors will spend at least 8 hours a month with their mentee and present them with a wide array of opportunities.

For more information,  contact the Youth Program Manager at 501-374-7383 ext. 220 or adrienne@ourhouseshelter.org for questions and to apply.

MENTOR DESCRIPTION

responsibilities

  • Attend mentor orientation
  • Make a commitment of a minimum of 1 year
  • Meet in-person with mentee for at least 8 hours a month. Additional contact each month by phone or e-mail is also allowed, as needed.
  • Focus attention on the mentor, mentee, & parent agreement.
  • Participate in occasional community service activities.
  • Communicate twice a month with Our House Mentorship VISTA for data collection and monitoring purposes.
  • Attend program ceremonies, including a kickoff event, Family Fun Nights, Holiday ceremonies, and a match celebration at the end of the program year.
  • Provide all needed data for program evaluation, including an exit survey.

requirements

  • Be over 18 years of age
  • Complete an application
  • Attend an interview session
  • Pass criminal record and child abuse registry checks
  • Satisfactory employment and personal reference checks
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Go through a mentor orientation
  • Must be vaccinated against covid-19
"Before I moved to Little Rock I used to mentor youth in Atlanta, so when I heard about this program I thought it'd be another great way to do what I love - help others."
michah
MENTOR