This survey is also available on-line in the Program Locator section of http://tutormentorprogramlocator.net/Portal2008/login.asp . Follow the instructions to register and log in. The information is used to create a searchable database of volunteer based tutor/mentor programs. If you do not complete the survey the T/MC is not able to provide accurate information and help you find volunteers and donors to support your program.
Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC) YEAR 2009 TUTOR/MENTOR PROGRAM PROFILE
Please complete one PROGRAM PROFILE for each site you operate. Information from the PROFILE is used to update the T/MC Directory, and to provide information your organization can use to build a case for its services in different parts of the city. Please return your completed PROGRAM PROFILE to Cabrini Connections, 800 West Huron, Chicago, IL. 60622. For more information, go to www.tutormentorconnection.org I .
Background: Please identify your name and program:
Agency: ______________________________________
Program/Unit ______________________________________
Address ______________________________________
City _________________ Zip Code ____________
Phone: __________________Fax:________________
E-Mail ____________________________________
Web Site ULR _____________________________________
Your name: ______________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
Date Program Profile was completed ____________________
II. The Mission:
1. Please provide a 50 word description of your tutor/mentor program's services, hours of operation, meeting place and age group served. This information will appear in Program Locator Directory at http://www.tutormentorprogramlocator.net/programlocator/default.asp . This can be an attachment.
2. If you have an annual plan, or strategic plan that shows your Tutor/Mentor program's mission, action plan and expected outcomes, please include that information with your survey.
3. If you have an Internet web site, please provide the ULR address. The Tutor/Mentor Connection will build a link from its site to yours. The T/MC invites you to do the same. This can create tremendous new visitors to your site, the T/MC site and other tutor/mentor programs throughout the city.
III. The Program:
4. Please mark the description that best matches the type of program you offer (mark only one).
___A. Pure Academic (Tutoring) Program. Focuses on homework and the fundamentals: reading, writing and arithmetic, and improving grades and high school/college entry. Normally in a group setting; does not emphasize a long-term personal relationship between the tutor and child.
___B. A Mixture of Academic (Tutoring) and Mentoring. Focuses on one-on-one mentoring as well as improving grades. May also involve field trips, speakers, arts programs, etc. Youth usually meet at a central site. Most youth work with the same tutor or mentor each week, usually in a one-on-one or in a small group setting.
___C. Pure Mentor Program. Youth are usually in a one-on-one partnership with an adult volunteer. May also feature field trips, field trips, or motivational speakers. Scholastic achievement not a primary goal.
___D. Alternative School and/or School-based Program. A learning center or program that takes place at a public or private school during the school day or directly after school.
___E. Recreation, Arts and/or Sports Program. Usually at a community center or club, offering constructive use of after-school hours. Academics are not part of primary mission.
5. In addition to the primary service described above, your program also includes one or more of components of your program. (mark all that apply)
5a ___ Computer Technology Center. Youth use computers for homework, networking, on-line mentoring and/or to develop workplace computer skills
5b ___ Arts Program – youth participate in writing, drawing, photography, theater and or video creation as part of a regular mix of services
5c ____College and Career Readiness program
5d ____ Work skills/apprentice program
5e ____ Other
5f _____ none of the above
6. Which of the following services are provided by your tutor/mentor program. Please check all that apply.
____ A safe place for children to learn and grow
____ An ongoing relationship with a caring adult or mentor, tutor or coach
____ A marketable skill through effective education
____ A healthy start
____ An opportunity to give back through community service
7. For how many years has your program offered these services in the neighborhood(s) you currently serve? (check one)
__Less than 1 year
__1 to 2 years
__3 to 4 years
__5 to 6 years
__7 to 10 years
__More than 10 years
IV. The Youth:
8. Currently, how many youths are regularly participating in your program? _____
How many, according to grade? ___Elementary (K-5) ___Jr. High (6-8) ___Sr. High (9-12)
9. How many youths were regularly participating at the same time one-year ago? _________
How many by grade? ___Elementary(K-5) ___Jr. High(6-8) ___Sr. High(9-12)
10. During what time(s) does your program offer tutor/mentor programs? (check all that apply)
__ Afternoon __ Evenings __ Weekends __ Other (please specify)___________________________
11. How many of your youth are in one-on-one adult/youth matches? ________
How many are not in such matches? _____
12. Please provide percentages showing the racial composition of youth in your program.
___ African American
____ Latino
____ Caucasian
____ Asian
____ Other
V. The Volunteers:
13. How many volunteers are regularly participating in your program as tutors and/or mentors (as of May 09) ?
____current number of tutors/mentors (at end of 2008-2009 school yr.)
____average percent participating at regular sessions
14. How many of your volunteer tutors/mentors were regularly participating in your program at this time last year?
____Previous school year # of volunteers ____Previous school year average participation
15. What is the average amount of time per week that a volunteer tutor/mentor spends one-on-one with a youth?
1-2 hrs/week ____
2-4 hrs/ week ___
Over 4 hrs___
Volunteers meet with youth two times a month ___
Volunteers meet with youth only once per month ____
16. For your volunteer population, provide percentages for all categories applicable (if available)
Age Range
12-19 _____
20-35 _____
36-50 _____
51+ _____
Racial Composition
African American____
Latino ____
Caucasian ____
Asian ____
Other ____
17. On average, how long are tutor/mentor volunteers active with your program? (check one)
Less than 1 year(1) ___
1 to 2 years(2) ___
3 to 4 years(3) ___
5 to 6 years(4) ___
7 to 10 years(5) ___
10 or more years
(6) VI. Program Administration
18. In which of the following events did your organization participate during the past 12 months?
___ NovTutor/Mentor Leadership Conference
___ May Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference
___ Visit www.tutormentorconnection.org web site
___ Aug/September Tutor/Mentor Volunteer Recruitment Campaign.
If you participated, how many volunteers joined your program as a result? __________ Don’t know _______ ___
One or more eGroups hosted by Tutor/Mentor Connection at www.tutormentorexchange.net
19. Please describe up to three workshops topics that you would like to have presented at a Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference and that would motivate your staff and volunteers to attend:
Please include newsletters and additional information that would help others understand or become involved with your program. All materials included with this survey will be added to the Tutor/Mentor Connection Resource Library, 800 West Huron, Chicago, Il. 60642. This information will be available to you or any other program leader looking to borrow ideas to build great tutor/mentor programs in Chicago. If you have any questions, please call the T/MC at 312-492-9614, or EMAIL tutormentor2@earthlink.net
T/MC web site, http://www.tutormentorconnection.org .