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Applied in 2008

Mentoring Program

Barnabas Ministries, Inc.

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2.25
  • Program Participants Last Year: 78
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 50

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
In 1 to 3 years, we expect youth to demonstrate 1 to 2 of the changes listed below:

1)Acquire one new life skill, i.e. changing a tire, budgeting, etc.

2)Increase participation with organized leisure activities and physical activity

Measure
Mentor reports learned skills and leisure activities.

-Male Mentors had a car maintenance night where they learned skills.

-Physical activities are offered through our mentoring collaborative and mentors report on their activities together.

The POSIT (Problem Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers) reports on risks for physical health status and leisure & recreation on its test given annually.

Outcome 2
In 1 to 3 years, we expect youth to demonstrate 1 to 2 of the changes listed below:

1)Decrease use of substances; decrease impact of substance use on life

2)Demonstrate less negative thinking patterns and behavioral choices

Measure
Mentor reports known use of substance and consequences.

Also, the POSIT gives substance use/abuse risk on its test.

Mentor reports thinking patterns and choices made, but this is also addressed in the mental health status portion of the POSIT.

Outcome 3
In 1 to 3 years, we expect youth to demonstrate 1 to 2 of the changes listed below:

1)Improve perspective about family environment

2)Achieve age appropriate experience and goals related to employment

Measure
Mentor reports perspective on family and this too is reported on the family relationship portion of the POSIT.

Mentor reports on job shadowing, classes taken, filling out of applications and interview process, when age appropriate.

The POSIT reports on risk for vocational status.

Outcome 4
Youth will recognize his/her need for Jesus and have a growing relationship with Him.

Measure
Mentor reports on youth's spiritual growth and the results of the “What I Believe Test”, which is given annually.

Outcome 5
In 1 to 3 years, we expect youth to demonstrate 1 to 2 of the changes listed below:

1)Demonstrate improved ability to make and keep appropriate friendships

2)Demonstrate increased interest in helping others

Measure
Mentor reports on friendships.

The POSIT also reports on peer relationships.

Mentor reports on community services they do together

Change Process: (self-reported)

The key to change for the youth is the relationship that is cultivated with the mentor. The relationship is a method that breaks down walls and fear to reveal the truth about how to live life well with God at its core. The youth and parents both report seeing change in this relationship. Probably the best testimony to mentoring working with high-risk youth is the number of new youth referrals we receive from previous or current youth's parents or the youth themselves. Youth change in many ways. Their own response to what they have gained gives insight. The most frequent responses are: having someone to talk to (45%), feeling better about myself (35%), having a friend (20%) and an improved attitude (17%). Youth also change spiritually. Their mentors share their own Christian journey and help the youth understand a Biblical perspective on life. Many youth have accepted Christ and grown in that relationship. Overall, the mentoring process is about giving them someone to care about them in order to equip them with new skills and give them vision (hopefully a Biblical vision) for their lives. The youth like being with someone who truly cares. 47% of our matches today are matches that have been together for longer than one year.