What is Grizzlies TEAM Mentoring?
Thinking about mentoring…but you would prefer to mentor with two other adults?
In January 2011, the Grizzlies Foundation launched TEAM Mentoring, a school-based mentoring program that matches 3 volunteer mentors with 9 students to form one TEAM. Students and mentors participate in various activities that correspond with the chosen theme for that week. Each mentoring session helps mentors and students to develop skills in team-building, leadership, personal responsibility, civic engagement, cultural awareness, and health & wellness while fostering relationships among each other.
Grizzlies TEAM Mentors commit an hour and a half a week to meet with their mentees at the respective school site. In addition to their weekly meetings, each mentor participates in a training workshop before starting the program as well as a follow-up training halfway through the first semester. These workshops provide volunteer mentors resources and guidance to enhance facilitation skills, provide feedback, and ultimately help to make the mentoring sessions more effective.
Beyond the weekly sessions, the Grizzlies Foundation has scheduled periodic events to compliment the mentoring activities. For example, each team will participate in a community service project where the students set project structure and outcomes. Both Clean Memphis and the Mid South Food Bank were partners for the Spring 2011 projects.
In addition, mentors and students are provided tickets, concessions vouchers and transportation to see the Memphis Grizzlies live in action! This opportunity will be extended to participants at least once per semester, allowing teams time “off campus” to get to know one another and cheer on the Grizzlies.
Mentors for Fall 2011 have been selected. To apply to be a TEAM Mentor for Fall 2012, fill out the Team Mentoring Form.
TEAM Mentoring Basics:
- Each team consists of 3 mentors and 9 students
- 10-month, 1 school year commitment
- Meet 1x /week for 90 minutes
- Mentors are required to submit an application, undergo background check and training before being matched.
- The Grizzlies Foundation has partnered with Power Center Academy and KIPP Memphis Collegiate School.
- Any questions? Contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 901.205.8326