Mentor Manual (pdf) - Cambridge Community Services Now

: Conversation starters and simple games to build rapport.

: Strict guidelines on where to meet, how to communicate with parents, and mandatory reporting procedures for child safety. Practical Resources The manual provides a "Tool Kit" for mentors, including: Mentor Manual (PDF) - Cambridge Community Services

: Includes tips on Active Listening , such as using "I" statements and avoiding judgmental "why" questions. : Conversation starters and simple games to build rapport

: Mentors act as advocates, listeners, and friends. They are encouraged to be "guides on the side" rather than "sages on the stage." : Mentors act as advocates, listeners, and friends

: The manual outlines the natural progression of a match: Initiation : Building trust and setting boundaries. Growth : Developing a deeper bond and trying new activities.

: The relationship becomes more stable and reciprocal.

: A list of local spots (libraries, parks, centers) where mentors and mentees can spend time together.