Mentoring Resources

Independent Outing Permission Slip

Mentor matches are able to participate in outings in the community with the permission of program staff and the student’s parent/guardian. This form is used for parent permission for each outing. You must let an Affinity Mentoring staff know if you’re planning an outing and we’ll help you make arrangements.

The mentor is required to obtain and pass a FBI Fingerprint check [a GRPS requirement]. Furthermore, a motor vehicle record check, proof of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. Volunteers and staff are not permitted to take the child off school grounds without these requirements met. [Even during school breaks, mentors are still required to abide by all Affinity Mentoring and Grand Rapids Public Schools policies if the mentoring match is still active under the program.]

18.-Independent-Outing-Permission-and-Waiver2018.pdf

Reference Form for Prospective Mentors

Each prospective mentor is required to have two references on file. Both references should be a non-related individual whom the applicant has known more than a year.

This form should be completed by the reference and sent back directly to Affinity Mentoring at info@affinitymentoring.org or to our mailing address [3501 Fairlanes Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418].

Please call 616.406.3987 with questions or to complete the form by phone.

49.-AMmentorReferenceForm.pdf

Independent Outing and Transportation Policy

Complete policies for mentors, volunteers, and staff regarding unsupervised contact, transportation, and independent outings.

Independent-Outing-and-Transportation-Policies-Final-2018.pdf