Application and Screening Process

It is very important that an adequate application and screening process exist for the mentoring program. This process serves as a safety precaution for the potential mentor and mentee, as well as the mentoring program.

I. Applications

• The sample applications provided may be reproduced in their entirety or in part.

• Please note it is necessary to document the source of the material that is reproduced within in your own application and/or materials.

A. Mentor

• Application
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2
  • Sample 3
• Interview questions
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2

B. Mentee

• Application
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2
• Interview questions
  • Sample 1

C. Parent

• Information forms
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2
• Consent forms
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2

D. School

• Inquiry forms
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2

II. Eligibility Screening

• A thorough application process for a mentor applicant should not only include the application, but a screening process as well. The following screenings should be done with all mentor/volunteer applicants.
•  Detailed mentor screening checklist
  • Sexual offender registry check form
  • Driver record or motor vehicle check form
  • Proof of car insurance
  • Child abuse registry check form
  • Criminal records check form
  • Character references
    • Sample 1
    • Sample 2

III. Suitability Criteria

IV. Completing the Screening

Informational Resource:

JUMP Training Manual – National Mentoring Center
Screening Mentors (Module 2) – Free
http://www.nwrel.org/mentoring/curriculum.html