The Mentoring Program addresses the personal, educational, and social needs of high school and middle school students through individual relationships with adult volunteers. Volunteer mentors are selected for their demonstrated commitment to and interest in working with a young person for at least one year, and for their ability to provide support, guidance, and exposure to new opportunities. This can be achieved by spending time with the young person and interacting through various activities, including providing schoolwork assistance, offering college preparation guidance, attending cultural events, and participating in a sport together. To facilitate this relationship and foster a sense of a shared experience among other APEX mentees and volunteers, pairs are encouraged to attend APEX group events, which have included canoeing, camping, and ballroom dancing. Through this program, mentees are able to improve academically, broaden their horizons, develop stronger interpersonal skills, build a more positive self-image, and cultivate valuable and memorable friendships.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM(on-site):

6th – 8th Graders – Mentees must begin the program in the 6th or 7th grade.
Pairs meet every other Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM(off-site):

9th – 12th Graders – Mentees must begin the program in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.
Pairs meet on their own twice a month for at least two hours each time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Mentoring pairs meet twice a month for at least two hours each time
• All mentoring pairs are encouraged to attend at least 3 group events and at least 1 workshop throughout the year
• All mentors must attend a training session prior to being paired
• All mentors must attend 2 feedback sessions during the course of the pairing
• All mentees must attend an orientation session prior to being paired
• Case management: 2 monthly phone or e-mail check-ins and a year-end evaluation with the Program Coordinator
• Participation in the mentoring program is a 1-year long commitment

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Amanda Ing (High School Mentoring Program)
(212) 748-1225 ext.103
amanda.ing@apex-ny.org

Max Chang (Middle School Mentoring Program)
(212) 748-1225 ext.109
max.chang@apex-ny.org