San Ramon
									Oakland
									San Lorenzo
									Hayward
									Union City
									Fremont

T H E   M E N T O R    P R O J E C T

Confidential Volunteer Reference
(Please use reverse side if necessary)

1.	I have known ___________________________________ for _______ years/months.

2.	During this time, s/he has been my neighbor, pupil, classmate, friend, employee,                         other________________ (circle one).

3.	The Mentor Project deals with some low-income, single-parent families, many of whom have a variety of problems.  Do you think that this person is flexible enough to deal with families whose lifestyles may be radically different from his/her own?  Please explain.

4.	Dependability is one the most important traits of a successful mentor.  A mentor must be able to keep appointments, make a 1-year commitment to a youth (ages 14-21), and be mature enough to cope with a youth’s special needs.  Do you feel that this person is capable of making such a commitment to a youth?  Please explain.

5.	Please comment on other characteristics that you feel qualify this person to become a mentor.

6.	Do you have any reservations about recommending this person for The Mentor Project?  If so, please explain.

7.	Please indicate how strongly you would recommend this person:

Very Strongly	Strongly           Noncommittally	Do not recommend

Your Name ___________________________       Date ___________________

Phone _______________________________

Your Signature ____________________________________

______  I would be interested in receiving further information about being a mentor.  Please give me a call.

_______ Call me to arrange a presentation at my company to discuss mentoring.

Please fax or mail to:
Natalie Parkos, Project Assistant
Students In Business, Inc.
4588 Peralta Blvd., Ste. 18, Fremont, CA 94536
Fax 510-795-6498 Phone 510-795-6488 x 6185