Black Girl Magic Day

Big Sister Circle — Mentor Guide (Overview)

PILOT This page summarizes how mentoring works in our program. Accepted mentors receive the full Orientation Handbook and training materials.

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Note: We’re currently gathering registrations to measure community need. No official start date is set. You’ll be contacted with orientation and scheduling once we finalize the cohort.

Mission & Your Role

Mission: Pair older students with younger girls for 30-minute virtual check-ins focused on homework help, encouragement, and confidence-building.

Be a role model: lead with positivity, patience, and respect.
Be consistent: reliability builds trust and momentum.
Be a listener: sometimes a safe space matters more than answers.
Be supportive: applaud effort and progress over perfection.

Full Mentor Orientation Handbook is provided after acceptance.

Session Structure (30 Minutes)

1) Warm Check-In (~5m)

“What’s one good thing from your week?”
Energy check and set intention for the session

2) Homework Support (~15m)

Focus on one task/subject at a time
Use screen-share, Google Docs, or paper

3) Uplift & Close (~10m)

Affirmations + quick win recap
Set a simple goal for next time

Safety & Boundaries

Parent/guardian consent required for mentees; parents may observe any session.
Use approved platforms only (Zoom/Google Meet). No personal DMs or contact info sharing.
Keep conversations age-appropriate, respectful, and positive.
Report concerns immediately (bullying, safety, wellbeing) to program staff.

Mentor Expectations

Show up consistently and on time for scheduled sessions.
Model empathy, patience, and constructive feedback.
Prioritize encouragement and progress over perfection.
Follow the Mentor Orientation guidance and program policies.

Quick FAQ

How often do we meet? Weekly or bi-weekly during the pilot (30 minutes).
How are pairs matched? Interests, subjects, and availability.
What if I can’t make a session? Provide advance notice so we can reschedule. Repeated no-shows may remove mentors from the pilot.
Do I need to be a tutor? No. Be a supportive guide. Use school resources when needed.

Ready to Lead?

If this aligns with your values and bandwidth, we’d love to consider you for the pilot cohort.

✨ Apply to Become a Mentor ⬅ Back to Pilot Overview

After acceptance, mentors receive the full Orientation Handbook PDF and a short onboarding session.