VIP Mentoring Frequently Asked Questions
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| About Being A Mentor: |
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| Q. What do I have to do to become a mentor? A. Five easy steps: 1) Complete the two page on-line application form. 2) Attend the VIP mentor training session of your choice. 3) Complete a Mentor Pre-interview Questionnaire. 4) Complete a staff interview at the VIP office. 5) Meet the child to whom you will be matched and their parent. |
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| Q. What is the time commitment a mentor makes? A. Each mentor makes a commit to meet with their match for two hours once a week, over a twelve month period. |
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| Q. I don't live in Wayne County; can I still become
a mentor? A. Yes, many VIP mentors live in counties outside Wayne. |
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| Q. Where do the children live? A. Most of our matched children reside in Wayne County |
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| Q. Can I select an area in Wayne County I want the
child to reside? A. Yes, however, specifying a certain area could prolong your wait to be matched. |
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| Q. After I apply, how long does it take to be
matched with a child? A. If all of the paperwork is completed and returned at the close of your orientation/training meeting and there are no restrictions relating to the child's residence, an individual could be matched in as little as four weeks. You can help move the process forward by contacting all of your references in advance and encouraging them to forward the information to VIP Office as soon as they receive the request for information. |
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| Q. Where is the VIP Mentoring office located? A. VIP is located in Downtown Detroit at, 28 W. Adams, Suite 1310, Detroit, MI 48226, click for a map to our office Directions |
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| Q. If I become a mentor is there an opportunity for employment with VIP? A. VIP has a small stable staff, so this is unlikely; however, many VIP staff have been or are mentors. |
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Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
| About Orientation & Training: |
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| Q. How often is mentor Orientation & Training offered? A. Three or four times each month. For a listing of scheduled training [ list of dates and locations ] |
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| Q. How long is mentor Orientation & Training? A. Training lasts between 2 ½ and 3 hours. |
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| Q. What is VIP mentor Orientation & Training? A. Orientation & Training is conducted as two parts in one session. Part one, or orientation, gives the mentor an overview of the program, its goal and the mechanics of how it works. Part two of the session, or training, prepares the mentor to interact effectively with the mentee and parent/guardian. Both parts must be completed before becoming a mentor. |
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| Q. Can I attend Orientation & Training
before I commit to becoming a mentor? A. Yes, no commitment is necessary to attend. After training, each potential mentor is given the opportunity to move forward in the program, if it is appropriate for them. |
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Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
Return to the Frequently Asked Questions
About:
[ General ] [ Paperwork ] [ Training
] [ About the Children ] [ During
the Match ] [ End of Match ]
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