Become a Mentor
with The Chatfield Edge
Mentors are key to the mission of The Chatfield Edge. Our mentors listen to and offer guidance in all phases of a student’s educational journey including Educational Endeavors (preparing to enroll in college, trade school or a certificate program) and Future Now (coaching during coursework, career support, and skills for life beyond education). By building strong relationships with their mentees, our mentors provide steady support that leads to lifelong success.
Commitment
Mentors are assigned one student with whom they meet four times throughout each semester for roughly one hour per meeting. The initial meeting is at The Chatfield Edge in Brown County, Ohio, with subsequent meetings at a public place determined by the mentor and mentee.
Training
The Chatfield Edge provides a training session as well as a kickoff gathering where you meet your mentee. Our staff is available to answer questions, sit in on meetings, and provide ongoing support to mentors.
Ready to become a mentor?
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Qualities of a good mentor
Active listener
Encouraging
Enthusiastic
Honest
Nonjudgmental
Transparent
Skills Needed
Ability to listen and provide feedback
Capacity to build trust
Competence in goal setting
Knack for problem solving
Willingness to be open and share one's experience
Rewards of Mentoring
Appreciation of how your skills can benefit others
Building new relationships
Fulfillment gained by giving back to the community
Gaining new perspectives