Policies and Procedures

Policies:
Individuals selected to serve as mentor mentor must exhibit maturity, stability, and a commitment to furthering the objectives of Denver Kids, Inc., as stated in the Mission Statement adopted by the Board of Directors. Therefore, applicants with personal difficulties such as substance abuse, serious physical or mental health, family, or employment problems will not be accepted.

Denver Kids, Inc. respects the varying opinions and practices of its membership, but does not permit the advocacy of individual religious, sexual, or political preference in its program, or with a Denver Boy or Denver Girl.

Mentors are required to carry liability insurance on their cars, as it is Colorado law. Denver Kids, Inc. does not carry liability or collision insurance on mentor’s automobiles. Proof of insurance must be available and supplied upon request. All mentors must have a working seatbelt for every child in their car when driving for Denver Kids activities and events. All children, ages twelve and younger, must sit in the backseat if the vehicle is equipped with air bags.

Male mentors will be matched with boys, and female mentors will be matched with girls.

A mentor shall not be excluded from Denver Kids, Inc. activities because of financial need.

Procedures:
Recruitment, Selection, Appointment, and Placement - Denver Kids, Inc. will provide a system for the recruitment of adults to serve as mentor that will provide positive role models for the Denver Boy or Denver Girl and insure personal satisfaction to the mentor. An initial interview will be held with each prospective mentor to review responsibilities, to obtain three references, and to communicate the purposes, programs, and policies of Denver Kids, Inc. A contract describing the mentor’s responsibilities for a year will be executed.

Orientation and Training - Mentors will receive orientation and training, along with additional educational events. Additional support includes the assistance and supervision by counselors to enhance the relationship and ensure the personal satisfaction of the Friend.

Health Issues- mentors will be advised of any emotional or physical health issues affecting the child with whom they are matched, to the extent that Denver Kids, Inc. is aware of these matters.

Financial Assistance - Limited financial assistance is available, and each request for assistance will be kept confidential.

Denver Kids, Inc. is dedicated to equal employment opportunities.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.  It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

For more information contact mentor@denverkidsinc.org