SET Mentors
Who can be a mentor?
- Someone who shows strong commitment and believe in inclusion.
- The mentor must show strong commitment to supporting self determination in students and mentors.
- An innovator-- outside the box thinker, able to come up with alternative ideas.
- Enabler-- can find alternatives in the community. An idea person.
- Should be knowledgeable about their community--people, resources, and community groups.
- Varied experiences with people who have intellectual disabilities.
- Experienced with family engagement--planning.
- Should show leadership in a variety of capacities--self/relational, professional, community.
- Coordination experience--strategic thinker, self disciplined, organized.
- Familiarity with school environments
- A natural teacher, but open to continuous learning and a team player.
How can I be a mentor?
If you would like to become or learn more about becoming a volunteer mentor in your community, contact the Mentor Coordinator or send your name, phone number, email address and name of community to the mailing address on the SET Contact page.
Download the SET Mentor Brochure.
