I
remember always looking in this mentor newspaper, many
years ago, at the little articles every lead mentor
wrote. Each one talked about how they got started
mentoring for Pathways or how they had so much fun,
and I knew already that I wanted to be a lead mentor
some day. From that point on, I always thought about
what I would write if I were to write this short
article, and now, here I am.
I
thought about writing why I liked mentoring, or what
got me started, but what I really wanted to tell the
newsletter readers is truly how enjoyable it is to
work with these kids. I mentor not because I think “it
looks good for college” or I want to “get the hours,”
but because I love it. And, it just so happens, that
when I have fun, I am helping others, because they’re
also having fun. Now, who wouldn’t love to do that?
I
can honestly say that Pathways has changed my life.
Without it, I don’t know what I would do. Mentoring is
not only fun for me, but it is fun for the kids I
mentor as well. So, I am just hoping that one child is
looking at this article and thinking the same thing I
thought when I was in fourth grade. And I hope they
are inspired to continue with Pathways.
—
Eden Weinflash, Lead
Mentor
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Job Coach Position for Mentors age 16 and above |
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There are
job
coach positions available at this time. Mentors
who are interested can fill out an application
send it in. We will contact you to set up an
interview.
Being a
"Job Coach" for Project
Win-Win involves working with a small group of
young adults with special needs ages 12 and up
under the guidance of teachers and professionals after school on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, and occasional field trips. Taking
the Mentor Training Workshop is a requirement for
all Job Coaches.
Click
here for a flyer with more
information.
Click
here for a job application.
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For questions, please contact Melinda Jennis at
mvtpec@aol.com.
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Remember these important rules:
Update your mentor permission slip.
We must have your signed permission form in order for you to
participate. Download a
mentor permission slip.
Complete
all information in the top section. Have
your parent or legal guardian sign it and mail to:
Pathways Mentor Program,
11 Glenwood Dr.,
Montville, NJ 07045
We are updating our mentor database in preparation for
our new website. If you have not actively participated
or sent in a permission slip within the past 18
months, your name will not be transferred to our new
database and you will no longer receive our
newsletters. However, you will still be able to access
mentor information online.
Sign up
for programs in advance.
The Mentor News
lists all current activities.
To sign up, call 973-856-9587
and leave a message or email
mentor4pathways@yahoo.com.
Please sign up before you come! We can't guarantee you a spot in the
activity or notify you about changes in schedule if you
aren't on the roster.
You are responsible for checking in when you arrive.
Check in with
the person taking attendance at every class to record
your hours. If you are not logged in on the time
sheet, you will not receive community service for the
time you volunteered.
If you sign up,
please show up!
Our kids
think you are the best thing since
ice cream! They look forward to seeing you. Don't disappoint them. If you can't make it
to the program, let us know so we can plan for your absence.
Pathways Hotline: 973-856-9587
Yucky
weather? School closed? Early dismissal? Not sure
if a program will run?
Call
our hotline for information
about changes in programs scheduled
for that day.
Pathways Home-Based Buddies Program
There
are many special children in our community who would
love to spend time with you! In this "one-on-one"
program, you meet with a child with special
needs on an ongoing basis for play dates, to be a
companion for activities, or a
homework buddy. The parent/guardian of that child will
be present to supervise and provide you with training
on what to do for
their child. To get involved
in this program, send an
email to
mentor4pathways@yahoo.com or call
973-856-9587
and leave a detailed message.
Program times and
locations are subject to change. Please check this
page for updates.
