1. AmeriCorps Seminar
4.27.2012

2. Activity
Write down 3 reasons you think
you should thoughtfully prepare
ending your mentor relationship
with your cohort?

3. Why Prepare?
 The ending of a relationship can be difficult.
 Mentee may have been disappointed and
negatively impacted by earlier experiences.
 Ending or Transition of relationships must
be done carefully and thoughtfully.
 You have worked hard on the reationship --
end on a high note.

4. Mentorship Cycle

5. Strategies
 Have the transition take place
gradually.
 Give your mentee ample warning of the
program closure.

6. Calendaring the End
 Be clear about the date of your last meeting
and be sure to inform your mentee(s) of this
ahead of time.
 DON’T wait until the last minute to say
goodbye.

7. Activities
 Plan fun activities
together prior to the
termination date.
 Do something extra
special for your last
meeting.

8. How to Discuss the END
Be honest, candid, and supportive.

9. EXPRESS YOURSELF
 Encourage your mentees
to express their feelings
about the transition.
 Model the behavior.
 Don’t expect young
people to reciprocate.

10. Emotional Prep
 Be prepared for anger or
denial…. Hopefully not!
 Help students anticipate
these feelings.
 Be aware and monitor
your own feelings.

11. Build Confidence
Use the termination
process as a mean to
recall your mentees’
strengths and progress.
Reassure your
confidence.

12. Keep In Touch
Mutually agree
on how and
when/if you will
stay in touch*.

13. REMEMBER!!!
Don’t make promises you
cannot or will not keep.

14. Other Considerations
 Exit survey
 Transition Form