Open Meadow is currently recruiting mentors to participate in our Project ESTEEM (Empowering Students Through Educational Employment Mentorships) program during Spring 2008.  Project ESTEEM is a career based mentorship program where students work with an adult mentor to gain competency in basic business practices.  These include skills such as interviewing, resumes, how to write a thank you note, etc.  Open Meadow supplies materials and guidance as a road map so the mentoring pair knows what they are working toward.  4 hours a month commitment (most mentors end up wanting to do more).  There is structured time offered on every other Monday from 2:15 – 4:00. 

There are also fun events along the way that people can join in on when their schedule allows.  The requirements for being a mentor are an interview, passing a fingerprint background check, and the ability to commit until the beginning June (which is when the program ends).

For more information about becoming a mentor, contact Michele Taylor at (503) 488-5176 or email: michele [at] openmeadow [dot] org