Adult Mentoring

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.

While this cliché does not fully acknowledge the complexities of poverty, it does acknowledge the inherent limits of perpetual relief. People are much more than mouths to feed and bodies to clothe. They are human beings with inherent dignity and capacity.

Therefore, to encourage and equip our struggling neighbors, we give them the option of being connected to a personal mentor.

Our mentors are always paired with clients of the same gender and are trained by CVCCS to:

  1. Be a solid Christ-like example for their mentee.
  2. Be a trustworthy, reliable, listening ear and friend for their mentee.
  3. Initiate regular communication and face to face meetings with their mentee.
  4. Show love and compassion to their mentee.

The vision of Connect is transformational rather than transactional, so we guide our mentors to be less like a boss or savior and more like a consultant or friend.

Common mentoring myths:

MYTH #1: “Mentors must be old.” Age is not the necessary qualification to be a good mentor; rather, maturity, stability, and a strong commitment to integrity and personal growth are cornerstone traits.

MYTH #2: “Mentors must be perfect.” Everyone has flaws and past mistakes, mentors included! Openness about imperfection is key to a healthy mentoring relationship. Perfection is not a requirement or the aim; rather, the goal is to pursue mutual development.

MYTH #3: “Mentors must have all the answers.” No one person has all the answers in life. The mentor must have wisdom to offer, but also be ready and willing to tap on others for help when he inevitably encounters an issue beyond his scope.

MYTH #4: “Mentoring is only for people with problems.” Mentoring is for people who desire personal growth and see relationship as the vehicle for that growth. If more people were mentored earlier, a lot of problems could be avoided!

CONNECT MENTOR APPLICATION:

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    Please list 2 references below- Personal and professional.
  • There is One God who reveals as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 8:6, Mat. 28:19). The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth as a baby, lived a sinless life, and willingly gave Himself to be crucified, dying as a sacrifice for the sins of man; He was buried and rose again (2 Cor. 5:21, 1 Tim. 1:15, John 19:1-30). Salvation is offered to all who call upon the Name of Jesus and believe in their heart that He is the Son of God making eternity with God possible (John 3:16). God’s Holy Spirit empowers the believer to live an overcoming life of service for Him and to our fellow man (Psa. 143:10, Col. 1:11). All human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Psa. 139). Our statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of CVCCS’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Board of Directors and/or Executive Director is CVCCS’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s application.
  • Respecting the privacy of clients, donors, members, staff, volunteers and of CVCCS itself is a basic value of our organization. Personal and financial information is confidential and should not be disclosed or discussed with anyone without permission or authorization from the President or Executive Director. Care shall also be taken to ensure that unauthorized individuals do not overhear any discussion of confidential information and that documents containing confidential information are not left in the open or inadvertently shared. Mentors may be exposed to information which is confidential and/or privileged and proprietary in nature. It is our policy that such information must be kept confidential. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged information is a serious violation of this policy and will subject the person(s) who made the unauthorized disclosure to appropriate discipline, including removal/dismissal from the organization.
  • By submitting this application, I agree that I will not hold CVCCS or its staff, interns, representatives, board of directors, or any fellow volunteers liable for accidents, injuries, or death to myself, my child, or any other person for whom I am lawful guardian, that may result from any volunteer activities by, arranged by, or participated in by CVCCS. Neither will I nor any person for whom I am lawful guardian, hold liable the persons who operate any equipment during volunteer activities for accidents, injury, or death. Additionally, I consent to be photographed or videotaped and agree to allow CVCCS to use any photo or video to be used for future promotional purposes. I understand that I will receive no remuneration in the event that any photographs, images, actions, or voice are used in CVCCS brochures, advertisements, or visual presentations. Furthermore, I understand the context in which my photo or video may appear in any CVCCS promotion/publication, and also consent for all purposes of reproduction or use of this photo or video in all manners. I release the designer(s), photographer(s), their nominees and designees of any personal and proprietary rights that I may have with, or in, the distribution or use of this photo reproduction.
  • CVCCS’s code of conduct is rooted in our sincerely held religious beliefs and is consistent with the following: a. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17). b. The Great Commandments as stated by Jesus Christ (Matt. 22:37-40). All persons connected with the CVCCS community shall hereinafter be referred to as community members. All CVCCS community members must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the deeply held religious beliefs and mission of CVCCS, either expressed or implied. The use of common sense, good ethical standards and discretion will guide all who are called into community with CVCCS in proper conduct. Failure to maintain reasonable standards is subject to discipline, up to and including removal.
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