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Information for Mentors
Why Become a Mentor?
Hear the answer from some of Compass Mentoring's current Mentors!
"I am excited to partner with Noblesville Schools and Compass Mentoring. This program provides a safe place, structure, support, and resources while maintaining flexibility to meet students' individual needs. I especially love that it’s a strengths-based program focused on building authentic relationships. It’s an opportunity to be a sounding board and trusted resource, to share in celebrations and how to look for the good. It truly is a rewarding two-way street. It’s so fun when you see a connection that makes them light up or when you find that you have possibly gotten yourself cornered in a chess match with a third-grader who may be a prodigy. Mentoring is enriching for everyone involved." -Rob Bocko, Compass Mentor
"To make a positive impact in a child’s life is such a gift and as a Compass Mentor, I am so excited to celebrate every small stride, every positive interaction, and every little triumph with my student! I am so humbled and proud to be a part of a program that is making a difference in the lives of our students… literally one child at a time!” -Jill Patrick, Compass Mentor
Apply today!
Building Developmental Relationships and Why That's Important
Compass Mentoring is about building strong developmental relationships by expanding students’ access to trusted, caring adults. Through the research at Search Institute, we have learned that developmental relationships are the roots of our young people’s success.
Developmental relationships are important because they help young people:
- Discover who they are.
- Cultivate the abilities needed for them to shape their own lives.
- Learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them.
Mentor FAQ
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What experience is required to become a mentor?
The only experience that is required to become a mentor is life experience! Before the mentoring relationship begins, training will be provided to help you understand and prepare for your role and responsibilities. Then, you’ll receive ongoing training and support throughout your mentoring relationship.
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What commitment is required to become a Compass Mentor?
A key factor in successful mentoring is the quality of the relationship between the mentor and the student, so trust and dependability are required. That means we need you to be confident in your commitment. Signing up ensures that you will commit to a schedule of:
- 30-45 minute,
- Biweekly sessions,
- The length of at least one school year; and
- Attendance at training, orientation, and events.
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What does a Compass Mentoring session look like?
A mentoring session is an engaging 1:1 meeting with an elementary-aged student in a monitored environment at the student’s school during their school day. Interactive activities will be provided for you to individualize to your match as a starting point for story-telling, reflection, goal-setting, and fun!
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What support will be provided to me as a Compass Mentor?
We want you to feel supported, connected, and valued in your mentor relationship. You will be provided with training opportunities throughout the year, check-ins with the Mentor Coordinator, opportunities to connect with other Compass Mentors as well as celebrations to recognize the exciting things that are happening in these developmental relationships. The Mentor Coordinator and Site Coordinator (school counselor or social worker) will also be available to you as resources throughout your mentor relationship.
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How do I apply to become a Compass Mentor?
If you want to help impact student growth and you're ready to commit to a schedule of 30-45 minute, biweekly sessions during the school year for at least one school year, we invite you to fill out the Mentor Application.