When are timesheets for units/volunteer mentors due?
Once a month.
100
Where is the BUILD office and what are the hours?
218 Eshleman Open M-F 9AM-5PM.
100
Jane Doe is facing a week full of midterms and deadlines that she knows will make her late and too tired for work during the week. What should she do?
Let her directors know in advance about cutting her hours back or missing some days.
100
Where can you find books for your scholars?
From the site library, from the local public library, and from the BUILD office.
200
How do you report a child abuse/neglect concern?
Go to UCPD in 1 Sproul Hall and file an Incident Report. Their number is (510)642-6760 and they are open 24/7.
200
What trainings do you need to attend and how many in total?
New mentors are required one Accuracy, Fluency, and Comprehension training plus two trainings of choice.
200
Who are your directors and how can you contact us?
Andrea and Hannah! By email, call, or text.
200
You just missed the bus and you're going to be 30 minutes late to site. What should you do?
Email/text Andrea or Hannah to let them know and make sure you're Caltime is accurate!
200
Where can I pick up supplies and give three examples of supplies that are available?
Notecards, pencils, paper, stickers, and leveled books are available in the PSC.
300
Do you need to be fingerprinted and/or TB tested?
Nope!
300
When is the first reflection due?
Friday, October 7 by noon.
300
From whom can I get mentoring advice?
Anyone with some experience! A director, fellow mentor, or BUILD staff such as Rosa Ortega, Emily Lopez, or Carrie Donovan.
300
I clocked out too late a few times. What should I do?
Record it in the Caltime errors google doc so it can get fixed!
300
Where can I make copies of or print BUILD papers like reading logs?
There is a copy machine in the kitchen of the PSC. Use copy code 33698.
400
After following the Child Abuse Neglect Protocol in a case of suspected abuse, what should you do?
Contact BUILD staff and let them know the situation.
400
When is the first payday for work-study mentors?
Wednesday, October 5th
400
Whom do I email about getting paid and with Caltime issues?
buildliteracy@berkeley.edu
400
You notice that one of the other mentors hasn't been showing up for several weeks and the scholars are asking you where he or she is. What do you do?
Tell them the truth! Let them know that that mentor is away for now but that you'll let them know soon as he or she is coming back!
400
What is the password for watching videos of professional literacy coaches working with kids?
busdlc
500
What do I do in case of an earthquake while at site?
Gather children if no other adult in the room and quickly go to the basketball courts outside of the building.
500
What should you do every day when you arrive at site? When you've read with a scholar? When you leave site? And at the beginning of team meetings?
Sign in to Caltime when arriving. Record the session in the form folder. Sign out of Caltime when leaving. And submit session information online at team meetings.
500
Whom do I contact with questions about my work study and financial aid?
wsp@berkeley.edu or make an appointment with Cal Student Central
500
Two scholars are insulting each other and calling one another names. What do you do?
Try to diffuse the situation and separate them. Then tell the director(s) present and the site supervisor to help sort out the situation, or talk to the scholars yourself if you feel comfortable. Just make sure they know calling each other names isn't okay
500
Where can I find online reflections? What about reading logs?
On Google Drive under Mentor Reflections. Paper copies of reading logs etc. are in the PSC.