For mentees:

• During referral windows, school counselors and social workers determine students and families that would be possible candidates for the program and have teachers complete the teacher rating scale.

  • Parents and community members may refer a student by contacting that​ student's counselor or completing a referral form online.

• Family interviews with the Executive Director will be scheduled.

• Families will be notified of the acceptance into or rejection from the program.

• Accepted families will attend family orientation on the morning of match day where students will meet mentors.

*Outside Chance Mentorships aims to create purposeful mentorship matches. Families and students are only accepted into the program if a beneficial mentor match can be made based on backgrounds and interests.

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For mentors:

• At any time, potential mentors may complete the mentor application online.

• Background and driver's license checks completed.

• Personal references checked.

• Mentor interview completed by the Executive Director.

• Upon selection, mentors will attend mentor training. Training will be offered 2 times a year based on the student application window.

*Outside Chance Mentorships aims to create purposeful mentorship matches. Mentors are accepted into the program if a beneficial student match can be made based on backgrounds and interests.

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