Fingerprinting Locations
All mentors must be fingerprinted as part of our background investigation. Please call the mentor coordinator if you have questions about something that might appear on a report...805-782-6889.
How to Fill Out a Mentor Report
Please send your mentor report in every month by the 25th. These are critical to the success of the program.
The submission code is the word "Grizzly" with a Big G.
Click here to fill out your report. Please fill in all the blanks. Be sure and submit it to your case manager after you fill it out.
Any questions, you many contact the Mentor Coordinator at 805-574-0413.
Mentor Tools
Mentor Tools
20 Tips for Being a Great Mentor
20+ Ways to be a Great Mentor
1. Commit to at least one year with your mentee
2. Demonstrate to your mentee that you are consistent, dependable, and trustworthy.
3. Consistently act in ways that are ethical to earn the trust of your mentee
4. Know the mission of your mentoring provider organization (GYA).
5. Always follow the guidelines of your mentoring provider organization
6. Value the diverse economic, cultural, and religious traits of your mentee
Contact Your Case Manager
Contact your Case Manager
The Case Managers are here to help you. Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail them. Here are the platoon assignments for the Academy:
Mentor Coordinator: SFC Danny Castillo 805-782-6889 or cell # 805-574-0413
e-mail danny.castillo@us.army.mil
1st Platoon -Rough Riders - Case Manager: SFC Danny Castillo 805-782-6889 or cell # 805-574-0413
e-mail danny.castillo@us.army.mil
Mentor FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is the presence of a caring responsible adult who, along with the gaurdian or parent, provides support, motivation, guidance, advice and friendship in order to help a young person succeed.
Mentor Application
All applicants must select a mentor. You can download the mentor application here. Once your mentor completes the application he/she may seal the application, but it must be turned in with the student application at the same time. If you or your mentor have any questions regarding these applications, you may contact SFC Danny Castillo at 805-782-6889.
Mentors
Mentoring...The Core of ChalleNGe
Welcome to ChalleNGe mentoring! This page provides information about mentoring to youth who are interested in ChalleNGe and to their parents and potential mentors.
