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Mentoring refers to the supportive relationship between a mentor (you) and a mentee (a special needs child).
This important relationship is characterized by constructive role-modeling, encouragement, and positive interaction.
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PEC supports kids from pre-k through high school
PEC supports kids with many disabilities ranging from speech delays and ADHD to Autism and Down Syndrome
Mentors help the students who need extra support in extracurricular activities
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1:1 Mentoring
Mentoring at a PEC Event
Creating a Program
Helping at Fundraiser
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Are you a compassionate, empathetic person?
Do you have a passion for helping others?
Do you know neighbors/ friends with special needs?
Request a Mentor
Our PEC Mentor program is available to students in the Bernards Township school district. Mentors can go to your home for a play date, be a mother's helper, a homework buddy or a shadow so that your child can participate in a recreational or community event. A parent/guardian of the special needs child must always be on site to supervise and further train the assigned mentor.
Steps to getting a mentor for your child:
Please complete this Mentor Request Form to initiate the process of finding a mentor for your child.
You will receive a response with a form to fill out about your child so we can match the mentee to an appropriate mentor.
After we receive your form, you will be contacted as soon as potential mentor matches are found.
You will then contact the mentor (or mentor’s parent) directly.
Once you have selected a mentor, you must follow up by sending a confirmation email back to pecmentors@gmail.com with the name of the chosen mentor.
*** This final step is a critical and required part in order for us to sign documents confirming a mentor’s community services hours.