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Green County Mentoring
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Summary
Ten Principles
Be a Friend
Set Realistic Goals & Expectations
Have Fun
Voice
Be Positive
Control
Listen
Respect
Relationship
Take Ownership
Questions to Consider
Handout
Green County Mentoring
Home
Summary
Ten Principles
Be a Friend
Set Realistic Goals & Expectations
Have Fun
Voice
Be Positive
Control
Listen
Respect
Relationship
Take Ownership
Questions to Consider
Handout
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Home
Summary
Ten Principles
Be a Friend
Set Realistic Goals & Expectations
Have Fun
Voice
Be Positive
Control
Listen
Respect
Relationship
Take Ownership
Questions to Consider
Handout
give your mentee voice and choice in deciding on activities
builds the friendship; demonstrates that you value the mentee
helps mentee develop decision-making and negotiation skills
not always easy; mentee's may be reserved or not want to seem rude
consider giving a range of choices concerning possible activities
create an idea file together
always listen
emphasize to your mentee that his or her enjoyment is important to you
cost of activities can be a factor, feel comfortable to negotiate and set clear limits on monetary spending
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