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  1. Commonly asked questions from mentor applicants during the interview

    Mentor Applicant FAQ     If you have questions or concerns about logistics, our screening process, matching  timeline  or program expectations, you aren’t alone! Below are some of our most frequ...
  2. Approving a reference

    This article outlines the check points for approving mentor applicant references. It is vital for screeners to look closely at responses from references in order to evaluate mentor applicants for safety, consistency and appropriateness.  ...
  3. Baltimore Background Check Procedures

    Each region operates within different school systems with varying rules and regulations for volunteering with minors. Therefore, local staff and assigned screeners must be aware of the background check procedures for each region.  Baltimore C...
  4. Baltimore: What Screeners Need to Know

    This article outlines some need-to-knows for screeners about Baltimore. THE BALTIMORE REGION AND OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS The Baltimore region currently has 3 schools : - Baltimore Design School (BDS) is centrally located in Greenmount West, and...
  5. Background Check Denials for Matched Mentors

    This article outlines how we would learn of a background check denials by region, a list of relevant parties who should be involved, and the appropriate steps to take in response. The process outlined here is specifically for volunteers who are ...
  6. GoPass FAQ for Screeners

    Many volunteers are confused about what GoPass is, so it often helps to make this clear when you are fielding GoPass questions.  GoPass is not affiliated with iMentor. It is administered by NYC Service (a division of the Mayor’s Office)...
  7. NYC Background Check Procedures

    Each region works with different school districts who have varying rules and regulations for volunteering with minors. Local staff and screeners must be aware of the procedures for region-specific background checks.  This article describes t...
  8. Pending Investigation

    The status of a mentor applicant's background check may come back from the various background check agencies as "Pending Investigation." To ensure data integrity, the regional screening manager will be responsible for updating the b...
  9. Chicago Background Check Procedures

    Each region that iMentor serves and the corresponding school district(s) have varying rules and regulations for volunteering with minors. Thus, local staff and assigned screeners must be aware of the procedures for region-specific background check...
  10. Preferences in the Mentor Application

    When filling out an application, a mentor applicant will note some of their matching preferences. These preferences will be confirmed during the mentor interview. Some field selections are region specific.     Mentor Mat...