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OreMi Mentoring Program Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in the OreMi Mentoring Program. OreMi’s thorough screening process ensures the safety of our children, families and mentors, and, the best possible matches for our prospective mentees and mentors.

Please note: The information you provide on this application will be kept confidential and is used strictly to determine your eligibility in the Mentoring program. Submitting an application to the OreMi Mentoring Program does not guarantee acceptance or matching in our program.

A. Program Requirements:

1. Are you at least 18 years old?

2. Can you commit to participate in the OreMi Mentoring Program for a minimum of one year from the time you are matched with a mentee?

3. Are you available to meet with a mentee for at least 1 hour per week?

4. This Mentoring position requires that mentors receive a clearance in the following areas: criminal record, child abuse, and sexual offender. Are you willing to allow us to conduct a background check in the areas listed above?

5. Are you willing to communicate regularly and openly with OreMi Program Staff and receive feedback regarding your mentoring activities?

6. This mentoring position requires that you attend an initial Mentor Training and two in-service training sessions per year after being matched. Can you meet this requirement?

If you meet these requirements, please proceed completing the application If you cannot fulfill these requirements, please complete section B only
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B. General Information

First Name: Last Name:

Email: (required) Re-enter Email:

Work Phone : Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Street Address:

City:

State: Zip:

I prefer to be contacted:

C. Personal Information

Date of Birth: Gender:

Marital Status:

Ethnicity (Please select all that apply): If other, please specify:

Do you speak any language other than English? If so, please list:

Please list all the members of your household in which you currently live:

Name: Gender Date of Birth Relationship to Self

Name: Gender Date of Birth Relationship to Self

Name: Gender Date of Birth Relationship to Self

Name: Gender Date of Birth Relationship to Self

What's your highest level of education completed:

What is your current employment status:

What is your current occupation:

If you are currently employed, who is your employer:

E. Background (Note: An answer of "yes" to any of these questions will not automatically disqualify you from the program.)

Have you ever had an alcohol or substance abuse problem? If yes, please explain.

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? If so, please explain and list dates.

F. Match Preferences

Why do you want to become a mentor?

List any hobbies or interests you would like to share with a mentee.

Please list 5 words that describe your personality.

What kind of experience do you have working with or being around children?

In order to help us best match you with a mentee, please select your preference(s), if any. Please select all that apply.

Age:

Ethnicity: If other, please specify:

Would you be willing to work with a child with special needs: Yes No

If yes, please specify:

Do you have your own transportation (other than a motorcycle)? Yes No

Is your vehicle insured and in good working condition? Yes No

How did you first hear about OreMi (Please select all that apply)?

Please specify:

I understand that FSSBA is not obligated to provide a reason for their decision of accepting or rejecting me as a mentor in the
OreMi Mentoring Program. By checking this box, I attest to the truthfulness of all information listed on this application and
agree to all the above terms and conditions.

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OreMi Mentoring Program
Family Support Services of the Bay Area (FSSBA)
401 Grand Avenue, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94610
Tel: 510-834-2443 ◊ Fax: 510-834-1548 ◊ Email: oremi@fssba-oak.org
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