KIDS HOPE REQUIREMENTS
A 2.5 hour self paced video training on the Kids Hope website.
What training is required for all mentors?
An application with three references and a background check.
What must a potential mentor have before they are interviewed?
The best support for the mentoring relationship.
What is a prayer partner?
To invite our Compass family into a community of life transformation that demonstrates the love of Jesus to the under-resourced, marginalized, forgotten, or powerless in our community.
What is the goal of Community Impact?
The new name of The Compass Church's community outreach currently called, "Community Impact".
CompassLocal
Ministry Safe
What is the name of the certificate training embedded in the mentor train video that is good for two years.
Illinois Mandate Reporter training and certificate.
What IL state law must The Compass Church abide by with all volunteers who work with children?
You are the only one.
What is the answer you are able to tell your student should he/she ask, "Who else do you see?"
Is the core of God's identity.
What is love?
The pastor of Community Impact (CompassLocal)
Who is Kim Huffman
The Weekly Report
What does every mentor fill out after each training session?
A church member and/or a regular attender.
Where does The Compass Church and Kids Hope draw their mentors from?
Only if the parent gives approval on the Kids Hope mentoring permission form.
Can I take a photo of my student?
Tuning into God’s work in and around us requires a humble posture of listening and learning.
What is attunement?
Vision Casting
What is it called when Kim or one of the other leaders presents a ministry and its' needs to the congregation in hopes of getting attendees involved?
Public schools serve a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds and require volunteers to not mention religious matters to students.
Why does Kids Hope require honoring the separation of church and state.
Directly to DCFS.
How does a mentor report suspected abuse or neglect of their student?
The Kids Hope website, Pinterest, general Google search, etc.
Where can I get ideas and resources for mentoring?
We’ve all experienced insecurity, shame, or feelings of weakness. When we open ourselves up to exploring and leaning into the broken areas of our own life, and reject the need to judge ourselves and others, it leads to healing and greater empathy
What is vulnerability?
Only general details in the text, Email, phone call, or in-person conversation?
What information can I give to my prayer partner about my student?
One year.
How long is the commitment of a Kids Hope Mentor?
The interview with two assigned interviewers.
What is the last step for the potential mentor before training?
The Kids Hope director for that school.
Who do I go to if I'm having problems or questions about mentoring?
God designed us for deep relationships, to be fully known and fully loved. He himself exists in relationship -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- and places us in a beautiful, relational community -- the church.
What is belonging?
In a designated area where people are always around.
Where can I mentor in the school?