Kinfolx Affirmation Mentorship Program (KAMP)

Mentor Training

Introductions & Getting to Know One Another

-Name

-Pronouns, if comfortable

-If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why?

-Why are you interested in participating in this mentorship program?

Mission

The mission of KAMP is to provide support to students who identify as LGBTQ+. The program’s focus is to enhance LGBTQ+ students’ overall college experience and allow them the opportunity to connect with LGBTQ+ identified alumnx, faculty, and staff; foster in students' skills that will serve them personally and professionally; and cultivate dialogue about their personal lives and being their authentic selves.�

Reasoning Behind KAMP

-Campus Climate survey indicated that LGBTQ+ identified students are having less than ideal experiences at Swarthmore

-We believe that with the creation of this program, LGBTQ+ identified students will be able to find support that they may not have otherwise been able to find

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KAMP Goals

-To foster mentoring relationships between students and faculty/staff/alumnx that offer support, guidance and resources to LGBTQ-identified students at Swarthmore College�-To expose students to the diverse lives of LGBTQ+ members of the Swarthmore College community who have bridged the gap between education and career�- To advance the academic, inter-personal, social, and professional success of Swarthmore College students who identify as LGBTQ+�

KAMP Goals, Continued

-To provide helpful resources to students as they explore issues related to identity�-To help connect LGBTQ+ students to the larger LGBTQ+ community, both at Swarthmore College and beyond�-To provide LGBTQ+ faculty, staff and alumnx an opportunity to further students' development outside of the classroom

What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone who is able to help current LGBTQ+ Swatties navigate the many different academic, personal, and professional spaces from a post-graduate perspective. A mentor is also able to provide advice and guidance to their mentees.

Setting Goals with your Mentee

-Setting goals in the mentoring relationship will help ensure that expectations will be met in the mentoring relationship

-Goals help define what mentees want to accomplish throughout the program

-One way to set goals is by using SMART goal setting so making sure that the goals of your mentee are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely, such as setting a goal to be more involved with the campus community by going to at least 3 campus events

-You can also set goals that are broader in nature

Expectations

-Willingness to listen and provide advice without judgment

-Ability to commit to the entirety of the program

-Participate in orientation, training events, and additional mentoring activities

-Complete and submit progress reports to the Intercultural Center, if needed

-Maintain confidentiality within mentoring relationships

-Respect mentees identities, pronouns, and boundaries

Program Structure

-Mentors and mentees create a communication schedule that works well for them

-Each month, mentors and mentees discuss LGBTQ+ identity in relation to themes

-Participation, if possible, in monthly gatherings

-Report back to the Intercultural Center any challenges, comments, etc. as they come up

A Few Notes Around Boundaries

-Do not push mentees to share more information than they are comfortable with

-Be mindful of the students identities

-Be clear about your expectations about the mentoring relationship

*An appropriate relationship has boundaries.*

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Communication Guidelines

-Establish how often you and your mentee are going to communicate

-Hopefully this will be at least once a month

-Try and plan a set time when you will communicate

-If close by geographically, make an effort to meet in person

-Establish what forms of communication you and your mentee are going to have

-If communication is lacking, follow up with your mentee and if necessary the Intercultural Center

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Signs that Someone is in Crisis

Talking about suicide, making a plan or preoccupation with death�Giving prized possessions away�Change in weight/appetite�Increase or decrease in sleep�Dangerous or impulsive behavior�Self injurious behavior (i.e. cutting or burning oneself)�Drug or alcohol abuse�Previous suicide attempts�Family history of suicide attempts�Withdrawal from family/friends, isolating�Preparation for death (i.e. setting one’s affairs in order)�Loss of interest in things that normally one cares about

What to Do If Your Mentee Is In Crisis

-Contact Public Safety to do a Wellness Check if the student is currently on campus

-If the student is not on campus, contact the local police

-Alert the Intercultural Center

Crisis Resources

-Public Safety Emergency Number: 610-328-8333

-Public Safety Non-Emergency Number: 610-328-8281

-The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Specific Suicide Prevention Hotline): 1-866-488-7386

-Worth Health Center: 610-328-8058

-Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) On-Call Counselor (24/7): 610-328-7768

-CAPS: 610-328-8059

Other Important Info

-You will need to sign a waiver to participate in KAMP that essentially states that you are participating voluntarily

-You are not mandated reporters unless your mentee is under the age of 18