Connections Mentor Program

The Connections Mentor Program is the first in the state of Connecticut within the P.A.S.S. group homes to serve as a volunteer based mentoring program for our girls. The goals of the Connections Mentor Program are to establish long-term relationships with our girls and members of the broader community. The mentors will serve as role models, friends, and surrogate families for girls lacking these resources. The Connections Mentor Program is currently seeking volunteers to serve as individual mentors or mentor families. We want the experience of a mentor relationship to stimulate stable connections, foster socialization, and be memorable. Because our girls need to be exposed to new experiences we are encouraging them to try new things with their mentors. These activities may include going to a sit-down restaurant, going to a theatre show, or attending a concert for the first time. All of these experiences help to build character, self confidence, and most notably allow our girls to have fun being girls.

What are the Benefits of Mentoring?

  • Having a positive impact on a girl who is in the process of becoming a young woman.
  • Making lifelong relationships with your Mentee and other mentors.
  • Knowing that through your commitment you are making a difference in the life of a youth.
  • Mentoring is a great way to share your unique hobbies, talents, and interests.
  • Expanding your family through Mentor Family relationships.
  • Spending time based on you and your Mentee’s schedule.
  • Learning a new skill from your Mentee.
  • Being fully supported through your relationship with your Mentee by the Mentor Program Coordinator and your fellow Mentors.
  • Having access to program staff 24 hours a day.

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Who is Mentor Material?

What is a Mentor?

A Mentor is a caring adult who demonstrates their concern for young people by volunteering their time to develop a long-term, stable relationship with a youth (mentee).

What is a Mentor Family?

A Mentor Family is an extension beyond the individual mentor relationship. A Mentor Family volunteers their time as a family unit to provide a youth with a long-term, stable family relationship.

Function:

Provide an adolescent female with a positive adult role model(s) who encourages strong connections, growth, and successful self-sufficiency.

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Responsibilities of a Mentor Include:

  • Give of your time.
  • Be supportive of your Mentee’s decisions, choices, and interests.
  • Allow your Mentee to lead discussions.
  • Provide feedback to your Mentee.
  • Provide guidance based on your Mentee’s personal interests and goals.
  • Be there for your Mentee.
  • Have an open mind.
  • Model appropriate techniques for interacting with others.
  • Follow through with scheduled visits, outings, and plans with your Mentee.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries as set forth in the Mentor Training Manual.
  • Contact the Mentor Program Coordinator with any questions, concerns, or guidance needed.

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How do I Become a Mentor?

If you or your family are interested in becoming a vital part of a girl’s life through mentoring there are three ways of making that initial contact:

Download the Volunteer Mentor Application, fill it out and mail it to:

Connections Mentor Program Attn: Rose Egan P.O. Box 6232 Wolcott, CT 06716-0232

Or you can email the completed application as an attachment to Rose Egan.

If you would like to ask additional questions prior to filling out the application you can email or phone Rose Egan at (860) 747-9930.
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