These guidelines are meant to help mentors avoid situations that might reflect on themselves or the organization that they serve in the community. They do not cover every situation and do not limit a need to exercise prudent care and good judgment. Mentors are prepared to be a friend to a young person and demonstrate consistent, dependable, trustworthy, accepting, honest and respectful behaviors. Mentors consistently act in ways that are ethical, earning the respect and trust of their mentees and supporting community partners.
Mentors values the diverse racial, economic, cultural and religious traits of their mentees.
Mentors act in the best interest of the mentoring organization and ensure confidentiality, taking care to protect against inadvertent disclosure. Mentors make regular contact with the mentoring organization to ensure effective mentoring practices. Screening Mentors authorize the completion of required background checks to cover criminal history, driving records, personal interviews and other forms of screening as deemed appropriate.