Intergenerational Connections Program for High School Students

School Administrator (Grades 9-12)

PFE Logo PFE or Partnering For Eternity - strives to build intergenerational connections, providing opportunities for students and mentors to receive Christ's blessings of service, growth, and friendship. Our new logo depicts this mission: The hands represent senior mentor and student reaching for each other as they build a true and growing relationship. The heart represents our hope that all participants will find something far surpassing a scholarship opportunity as meaningful relationships grow. It is our hope that the Partnering For Eternity program succeeds in relationships that will be emotionally, mentally, and spiritually nurturing for either or both parties. We hope the relationships will extend beyond this semester, through this life on earth, and in heaven.

Your Job Description Work with your coordinator to complete the PFE Scholarship Application. 1. Identify committed PFE team members and be familiar with the job description for each. 2. Facilitate effective communication among team members. 3. Share the story of PFE in your local communities and churches. 4. Participate in any site visits and surveys done by PFE Administration. 5.

Staffing Your Team One person may assume multiple roles. Be sure if this is the case on your team, the individual holding multiple roles will be able to handle the workload and complete each training module. Each team member must complete his/her respective training(s) before your students can begin their visits. Be aware of continuity and cessation training. If a team member changes in the middle of the year: 1. Inform the PFE Administration and provide your new member s name, phone number, email, position, and relationship with the school. 2. Instruct the new team member to complete his/her respective training, as well as encourage in-person training from previous job holder.

Staffing Your Team, cont. Coordinator May not be the principal, teaching principal, or a teacher. Can be a parent, school secretary, teacher s aide, board member, etc. Someone who will be able to commit time and is passionate about the PFE program. Time commitment? Initially more time intensive but will level out to a few hours per week, depending on program size. Mentor Liaison Who? A pastor or visiting elder (someone who enjoys visiting with people) from a constituent church, the Coordinator, or a parent volunteer. Time commitment? Up to a few hours per month.

Staffing Your Team, cont. Treasurer Who? School treasurer or business manager. Whoever manages your students tuition accounts. Time commitment? 1-2 hours per month. Fundraiser Who? A board member, school administrators, or an individual from your school s development office. May also be a parent volunteer. Time commitment? Varies according to experience and existing fundraisers. Team Member Job Descriptions

Student Selection Participant slots are based on school enrollment at the end of the previous year. Each 9-12 program has a funding cap of $30,000, per year. Students/parents must follow program guidelines and deadlines. Students/parents must be able to commit to consistent, weekly, 2 hr. visits. Note: PFE students/parents who do not follow program guidelines will be removed from the program, without payment. Parent Commitments

Student/Mentor Match Checklist No two student/mentor matches are alike. Keep this guide in mind to achieve successful matches. Look for a majority of below characteristics to be met as the intergenerational relationship grows through weekly PFE visits. Senior loneliness is eased Student is learning something Mentor is learning something Service is occurring An intergenerational relationship is growing Consistent visits occur Students demonstrate accountability Also look for: Committed parents Passionate local donors Involved churches

Scholarship Breakdown One student scholarship = $800/semester 70% (SFFC Funded) = $560/semester 30% (School Fundraised) = $240/semester Students MUST complete 14 QUs to receive funds.

Student Selection, cont. This is a scholarship for: Students and parents who are passionate about serving others. Students who would benefit from a positive intergenerational connection. PFE is not a needs-based program. Please select participants based on passion to serve. Do not choose participants based on financial need.

Scholarship Allocation It is up to your school to determine when to apply scholarship money. PFE scholarship money may only be applied to students tuition accounts. PFE scholarship money is not to go towards expenses such as books, classroom needs, field trips, uniforms, etc. Requirements in order to remain in the program and retain eligibility: Sept. 1- Dec. 31: completion of 14 Qualifying Units Jan. 1- April 30: completion of 14 Qualifying Units If a student leaves your school with a PFE credit to his/her account, that money may not be paid out in cash. The extra tuition assistance may be put toward your 30% fundraising.

Payment Schedule Scholarships funds will be awarded from PFE Administration once per semester (January/May). Students must complete required number of Qualifying Units per semester to be awarded scholarship funds and retain eligibility for future programming. *If, for any reason, a mentor's living facility restricts visitation, no further scholarship money will be awarded for that student. *No virtual visits will be permitted.

Safety In order to keep each student safe while visiting: Parents of students in grades 9-12 will decide if their child may visit unsupervised. Parents are ultimately responsible for their child s safety. Parents are responsible for visit transportation. Make sure you are complying with any of your conference policies for student safety, including background checks if applicable. Example Liability Waiver

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