BECOME A MENTOR

It is the policy of RWE, Inc., Mentoring Program that each participant must meet the defined eligibility criteria. Mentoring staff should be knowledgeable of and understand all eligibility criteria required for mentor and mentee participation in the program. 

Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed at the discretion of the program coordinator and acceptance may then be allowed with the written approval of the executive director/president and representative of the board of directors when all eligibility requirements are not clearly met. These instances are expected to be rare. 

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Mentor Eligbility Requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age
Be willing to adhere to all RWE, Inc., Mentoring Program policies and procedures
Agree to a one-year commitment to the program
Commit to spending a minimum of eight hours a month with the mentee
Be willing to communicate with the mentee weekly
Complete the screening procedure.
Agree to attend mentor trainings as required.
Be willing to communicate regularly with the program coordinator and submit monthly meeting and activity information.
Have access to an automobile or reliable transportation.
Not be a convicted felon.

If the applicant has been convicted of a felony, then they may be considered only after a period of seven years with demonstrated good behavior and an appropriate and corrective attitude regarding past behaviors.
Not be a user of illicit drugs.
Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an excessive or inappropriate manner,

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