How to Implement
Recruit Mentors Make Your Recruitment Plan • Identify a district and/or school mentorship team of two to ve sta ers. Designate one person to coordinate the recruitment. • Have the mentorship team make a list of possible mentors. Advise them to start with people they know. TIP The most reliable pool of potential volunteers may come from school families. • Make an outreach list of PTAs, unions, Chambers of Commerce, places of worship, colleges, universities, and local businesses. Launch Your Outreach • Send the mentor invitation emails. See page 12 and go online for editable versions of additional letters. Follow up with phone calls as needed. • Spread the word on social media, such as LinkedIn and Facebook community groups. • Send the mentor application on page 13. Follow district requirements for security clearance measures.
Communicate
Spread the Word • Identify a district and/or school communications team to spread the word about the program. • Build buzz with a media blitz, if you'd like! Target local radio and television stations. Prep for the Program • Consult your school calendar to set dates for mentor visits. Inform the School Community • Post information on the district website. • Introduce the program to school administrators, teachers, and facilitators (see page 9). • Send selected mentors the welcome letters and schedule (see pages 14–15), as well as the Mentor Success Guide at real.scholastic.com . • Inform families (see letter on page 10). • Provide ongoing communication with committed mentors and teachers.
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