Be a Part of our Mentor Program! Info and Application
About the Parkway Northwest High School
Mentor Program:
At Parkway NW, students develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary for responding peacefully to the violence in their communities and globally. Integral to any student’s success in school and in life, however, are the relationships developed with adults. Therefore, in an effort to supply every ninth grade student with the support they need, all Parkway freshmen are offered the services of a tutor and/or mentor.
A student is matched with a mentor depending on gender, interests, career aspirations, and location. A mentor offers advice and a positive influence and is an adult ally and friend to help them navigate these challenging and formative years. We ask that mentors make at least a one year commitment, contacting the student once a week (phone or email) and meeting monthly. These meetings may involve participating in a common interest, such as sports or theater, sharing with a student skills or interests that you may have, or participating in a special activity such as a poetry slam or an art project organized by our Community Development center.
The gift of your time and wisdom will not only be rewarding for both you and the student, but also strengthens and sustains the school community.
CONTACT US:
Please let us know if you would like to volunteer to be either a mentor or tutor, and feel free to write with any questions or concerns.
Liz Shriver: eshriver@gmail.com, 215-248-6669
Paula Paul: pauladance@aol.com
Application Form:
Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice 2008-2009
7500 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-248-6220
Fax: 215-248-6015
Mentor Questionnaire
(Please copy this form on your own computer and mail or fax completed form to Elizabeth Shriver at the address above or email form to eshriver@gmail.com )
Name: (Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr) __ ___________________
Phone (Day)_ _______________ (Night)_____________
E-mail ___________ Fax: _____________
•What special interests, skills, talents and/or work experience that you would be willing to share? Please attach a professional resume and expand on experiences working with youth etc.
•When would you prefer to meet with a student? (Please check)
During school hours? _______ After school hours? __ Weekends? ___
•How often would you be willing to meet with a student?
Monthly? __________ More often? _____ Less often? ______________
•When would you be available for an orientation?
Evenings? What time(s)? _ ______________________
Weekends? What time(s)? ____________________
Weekdays? What time(s)? _ ______________________
•With respect to being a mentor, what excites you about the idea? (Please respond on back of form)
•What concerns do you have about becoming a mentor, if any?(Please respond on back of form)
•Are you volunteering through an organization?
_____Yes ______ No
If yes, which one?
•The School District of Philadelphia requires child abuse and criminal background checks for everyone who comes in contact with a student.
Would you be willing to complete a background check? _
____Yes ______No
Comments______________________________________________________________________
Please contact Elizabeth Shriver at eshriver@gmail.com or Paula Paul at 215-438-9319 if you have any further questions or would like to schedule an interview.
*A mentor is a person who:
Supports the philosophy of the Parkway High School for Peace and Conflict Resolution and is willing to learn about it
Enjoys working with high school students.
Is willing to make a one-year commitment
Is willing to establish contact with the mentee once a week by face–to-face, phone, or email
Will meet with the mentee at least once a month
Will focus on the academic and personal needs as well as talents of the mentee
Will help find appropriate resources to support and/or enrich the mentee
