Click here to apply online to become a Mentor, or click here to fill out the online Volunteer Application.

What is a mentor in The Midnight Golf Program?

· Somebody more experienced who advises and guides.

Mentors facilitate Tee-Time discussions with program participants. The MGP Tee-Time is a significant element of the program. Our young people consistently speak positively about their conversations and the benefits of Tee-time. It is truly a unique experience to have conversation as teens that are centered on character issues with a group of your peers.

Fill out the online Volunteer Application

Policy position for Mentors of the Midnight Golf Program

Conduct

Mentors are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Midnight Golf Program. Relationships between adults and program youth are to be characterized as adult/mentor and youth/participant. Adults should use respectful and appropriate language when addressing or communicating (in any format i.e., direct personal contact, phone, text messaging, email or social networking web sites) with young people. Failure to adhere to or violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal from the Midnight Golf Program.

As a mentor, should you become aware of criminal activities/situations (abuse or violent crimes) or significant quality of life challenges including homelessness, hunger, or absent basic services including water and basic utilities, you must inform leadership immediately.

Attendance

· Mentors expected to attend each session.

· Expected to communicate intended absence before start of session

Dress code

All mentors are required to dress in either formal business, business casual or golf attire while participating in program events involving program young people. Golf attire should be neat, tailored and consistent with the tradition of the game of golf.

Jeans and tee shirts are not permitted during weekly program days. Jeans are permitted during weekend activities.

Name tags must be worn at all times during weekly program days. See program leadership should your name tag be damaged or lost. Replacement of damaged or lost name tags will be at no cost for the first replacement and $5.00 for each additional replacement.

Criminal Background Check/Driving Record Clearance

All mentors will be subjected to criminal background checks. Felonies, especially ones of sexual nature of any sort will eliminate adults from participation as mentors.

Adults that agree to assist in transportation of program young people must submit to a driving record clearance that indicates no more than three points on their driving record and a valid proof of insurance on their vehicle.

Transportation

· Never transport without approval from assigned program leadership

· Can only deliver to initially indicated destination unless specifically approved by supervisor or if drop –off is deemed hostile or inappropriate. Such occurrence must immediately be communicated and appropriate action will be negotiated between driver and program supervisor

Fund Raising

All adult mentors are to assist in fund raising activities for the Midnight Golf Program’s annual college tour. Each mentor has a target goal of raising $1,000.00 for the current year college tour. Please see program leadership for ideas to assist in fund raising activities.

All fund raising activities in the name of The Midnight Golf Program are required to be approved prior to the actual event. Proceeds from fund raising events must be submitted to program leadership the first program day following the event to insure proper credit.

VOLUNTEER

You can participate as a volunteer at any number of fund raising events and community service project conducted throughout the year. Please email dgamlin@midnightgolf.org for details. Volunteers are subject to much of the same evaluation as the mentors. Please complete the volunteer application at the link below.