Mentors play the central role in this project. Each mentor is assigned a group of 10-12 students. As a
mentor you will do the following and more.
Inspire your students to dream bigger.
Help your students see their own potential and develop self-confidence.
Conduct periodic motivating sessions to sustain their efforts and focus.
Strengthen the attitudes of curiosity-driven enquiry, careful listening, logical analysis and thoughtful
response.
Teach them not to be afraid of making mistakes.
Inculcate good values, such as respect for each other, commitment to words, excellence in work, honesty
and helping others.
Help them improve their communication skills.
Develop them into self-learners.
Establish a connection where they feel comfortable sharing their difficulties.
Talk to their parents, if and when necessary.
Provide minor financial aid to your students to help them buy notebooks, a school bag, a dictionary or
any other study material required in high schools, or to go on a school trip. Your financial aid is not
expected to exceed INR 2,000 ($25) per year, per student.
Be a role model and lead by example.
Mentors are expected to interact (online) with their assigned group of students at least once every
week for a duration of one hour. During school holidays, more sessions can be held.
Expression of interest for getting involved in this project
