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Element 5 RecruitmentSuitable mentors and young people recruited from the program’s target groups.Benchmark Guidance ChecklistaA planned and targeted recruitment strategythat attracts appropriate mentors who meet theneeds of the program.• Develop a targeted mentor recruitment strategythat includes:- identification of targeted mentors- a marketing plan that outlines a variety ofpromotional and recruitment methodsencouraging diversity in recruitment- clear linkages to the program purpose andthe needs of young people- program fact/information sheets that clearlystate the:• program’s aims• roles, responsibilities and requirementsof mentors and young people in thementoring relationship• criteria regarding the experience,qualities and characteristics requiredfrom mentors.External communications strategy (including amarketing plan)Program fact/information sheets or similar marketingmaterialMentor role descriptionsbA targeted young person recruitment strategythat informs the young person of theopportunities provided by the program.• Develop a marketing plan that outlines a varietyof promotional and recruitment methodssuitable for the target population of youngpeople.• Develop appropriate fact sheets or otherpromotional material that engage young peopleand provide relevant program information.External communications strategy (including amarketing plan)Program fact sheets or similar marketing materialcProvision of information for both mentors andyoung people that clearly outlines theexpectations of the mentoring relationship.• Develop and provide clear information aboutwhat is required in the mentoring relationship(e.g. frequency and duration of contact, privacyand confidentiality and match closureprocedure).Mentor position descriptionsYoung person role descriptionsCode of conduct16 Australian Youth Mentoring Benchmarks
Element 5 RecruitmentSuitable mentors and young people recruited from the program’s target groups.Benchmark Guidance ChecklistdA process for the referral and/or application ofyoung people to the program.• Establish a clear process for referral/applicationof young people that takes into account theyoung person’s needs and suitability for theprogram.• Develop a referral form and application formthat collects information that assists:- in assessing a young person’s suitability forthe program- in understanding the young person’s goalsand interests- with matching the young person with anappropriate mentor.• Ensure that only information that is relevant tothe mentoring function is collected to avoid anybreach of privacy.Young person referral formsYoung person application formsHealth and medical consent formsRelevant notes from discussions between programstaff and referring agenciesyouthmentoring.org.au 17
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