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Become a Mentor

The Chapman Challenge relies on dedicated volunteers who believe in what young people can become. All mentors must complete background checks and safeguarding training.

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Personal Information

First Name(s) *

Surname / Family Name *

Date of Birth *

Nationality *

ID / Passport No.

Residential Address *

Parish of Residence *

Home Telephone

Mobile Telephone *

Email Address *

Preferred Contact Method

Emergency Contact Name and Relationship *

Emergency Contact Telephone *

Professional Background

Current Occupation / Profession *

Employer / Organisation

Years in Current Role

Industry / Sector

Brief summary of professional experience *

Max 200 words

Mentor Category *

Professional/Corporate Educator/Academic Tradesperson/Artisan Public Officer/Civil Servant Entrepreneur/Business Owner Retiree/Senior Leader Community/Faith Leader Healthcare Professional Arts/Creative Sports/Physical Education Law/Justice Other

Mentorship Experience and Motivation

Previous mentoring, coaching or youth development experience *

Why do you wish to serve as a Chapman Challenge Mentor? *

Max 250 words

Describe a situation in which you supported or guided a young person *

Availability and Commitment

Preferred days of availability *

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Preferred time of day *

Morning (before 12 noon) Afternoon (12 - 5 pm) Evening (after 5 pm) Flexible

Preferred mentorship format *

In-person Virtual/online Hybrid Group mentoring Activity-based Workplace visits

Earliest available start date

Preferred parish(es) for activities

Can you commit to a minimum one-year engagement? *

Yes No Unsure - please contact me to discuss

Programme Tier Preference

Tier 1 - The Explorer (Ages 10-17) Tier 2 - The Builder (Ages 16-20) Tier 3 - The Leader (Ages 18-24) No preference (Allocate where most needed)

Specialist Skills and Areas of Support

Areas of support *

Career guidance Academic/study skills Financial literacy Entrepreneurship Public speaking Digital/technology skills Trades/vocational skills Arts and creative industries Sports/physical wellness Civic engagement Health and wellness Environmental stewardship Legal/justice system Media/communications International/diaspora networks

Other specialist skills

Reference 1

Full Name *

Relationship to Applicant

Occupation / Position

Organisation

Telephone *

Email Address *

Years Known

Reference 2

Full Name *

Relationship to Applicant

Occupation / Position

Organisation

Telephone *

Email Address *

Years Known

Background Screening Consent

I consent to a criminal record background check being conducted * I have NO convictions for offences against children or vulnerable persons * I HAVE convictions to disclose (please provide details below)

Please provide details

Code of Conduct Acknowledgement

I have read and agree to abide by the Mentor Code of Conduct * I understand my mandatory safeguarding reporting obligations * I understand this is a voluntary, unpaid, part-time commitment (2-4 hrs/week) * I confirm all information provided in this application is true and accurate *

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