Reach & Teach Mentoring Program

In 2012 Catholic Charities’ School–Based Counseling expanded with the addition of an after school mentoring program called Reach & Teach, a supplement to its therapeutic counseling in participating schools. The program is designed to improve academic success and promote self-confidence and positive choice making through high school, volunteer mentors. Mentors are paired with grade/middle school mentees who meet for one hour after school one day a week. The first half-hour, the mentor assists with homework promoting academic success and responsibility. The second half-hour focuses on fun, social activities to build a mentor/mentee relationship that promotes positive self-esteem, positive choices and trust. Reach & Teach is supervised by a Catholic Charities’ School-Based Counselor. The program’s duration is October thru April with approximately 26 sessions.

MENTORS

• Mentors are high school sophomores, juniors, seniors in good academic standings.
• Mentors are screened and recommended by their high schools.
• Mentors have two commitment options:
  
  • The full duration of the program, October-April. Mentees receive the greatest benefit when they have the same mentor from start to finish.
  • January thru April, approximately 16 sessions
• Mentor Qualities:
  • Desire to be a positive, influential role-model
  • Comfortable with school-aged children
  • First-rate listening skills; positive and encouraging communication skills
  • Ability to practice diplomacy, sensitivity, and confidentiality

Mentors contribute directly to the success of the Reach & Teach Program by helping mentees achieve their fullest potential and discover and grow their own strengths.

wanting to become a mentor for the current school year should complete the application online by clicking below or by visiting www.covingtoncharities.org/reachandteach 
and contact Donna Moreland, Program Coordinator, for more information at 859 581-8974 ext. 103 or dmoreland@covingtoncharities.org

Reach and Teach Mentor Application