Pre-Match Mentor Training

Welcome!

Please watch each training module and answer the corresponding questions within them. This training may take up **two hours** to complete. You'll be able to save your work if unable to complete it in one sitting.

After completing all modules, you will be able to proceed to the next step of enrollment, the Volunteer Interview.

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Click on the link below to download the BBBSM MentorU Ground Rules (required):

BBBSM MentorU Ground Rules (pdf)

If you questions or concerns at any point during the training, please contact our MentorU Program Manager, Sam Maxfield, at smaxfield@bbbsomaha.org.

Module #1: MentorU

1. As a Big, Big Brothers Big Sisters asks you to:

Message your Student weekly for one academic school yearKeep in contact with your Match Support SpecialistGet involved with the agencyAttend 7-9 events per school yearAll of the above

2. Realistic or Unrealistic Expectation: "I am a pretty 'cool' person and I make friends easily, so I expect my Student will like and trust me right away."

Realistic ExpectationUnrealistic Expectation

3. Realistic or Unrealistic Expectation: "Right from the start, I need to push my Student to change. They can accomplish so much if you just give them a little push."

Realistic ExpectationUnrealistic Expectation

4. Being a trusted adult friend to your student includes doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Following through on commitmentsValidating your Student’s feelingsSharing decision making with your StudentSharing your personal adult problems with your Student

5. Being a nurturer of possibilities includes:

Supporting your Student’s goalsHelping your Student discover their interestsDiscussing new ideas with your StudentAll of the above

6. The best way to build a successful relationship is to be consistent and reliable.

TrueFalse

7. Which of the following is NOT the correct way to handle a match closure?

Stop communication and disappearAttend a final event with your StudentInform the Program Coordinator in advanceWrite a letter to your Student thanking them for your time together

8. What is the best thing to do if your Student tells you that they were abused, but you do not believe they are in imminent danger?

Listen calmly, reassure your Student, ask few questions, inform your Student that you will be sharing their information and immediately share the information with your Program Coordinator.Ask several clarifying questions to make sure you fully understand everything that happened, tell them you believe them, tell the Program Coordinator.Promise them that you will not tell anyone about what they disclosed to you and then tell the Program Coordinator.

9. Which is NOT a supportive statement to use if your Student discloses abuse?

“There are other people we must tell what happened, but I will be with you to help.”“I’m really glad you told me because now we can do something about it.”“‘I can’t believe it! I’m shocked! I promise not to tell anyone.”

Thank you!

If you have completed all modules, you may submit your results below.

After submission of your results, you will be able to schedule your interview with one of our staff members through Acuity Scheduling on the next page.

If you do not have time to schedule your interview now or would like to make sure you have your personal or work schedule handy before doing so, you can find a link to Acuity Scheduling in the follow-up email highlighting you've completed this training.

**This email may end up in your Junk Mail folder.**

For questions/assistance, please contact:

Sam Maxfield | MentorU Program Manager

(402) 403-9315

smaxfield@bbbsomaha.org