REVEL OVERVIEW:
REVEL, which stands for Real Experiences Vital for Enhancing Life, is a non-profit organization that works with teens (14+) and adults with autism and related disorders. We support and guide individuals to develop a sense of autonomy and achieve their goals with appropriate levels of independence. At REVEL, we believe all teens and adults have the ability to connect, work, learn and explore new interests together. Our various programs provide social settings where people — with and without disabilities — can be themselves, try new things, learn, make friends and have fun!
Overview of Mentoring Program
Mentors are the heart of our community. REVEL’s comprehensive mentor program encourages teens and young adults to foster mutually beneficial, meaningful friendships with individuals with autism and related disorders while learning valuable, applicable life skills.
REVEL’s mentor program consists of Volunteer Mentors, a Mentor Internship, and the opportunity to become a Lead Mentor. Each mentor opportunity offers a platform to promote socialization, develop friendships, and ultimately defeat the potential social isolation and depression faced by many individuals on the autism spectrum.
As a mentor, you will be paired with other mentors and autism professionals while we lead groups, encourage participation, have fun and explore new interests in 1:1 and small group settings.
MENTORS:
REVEL mentors are energetic, positive role models who help provide guidance and a fun time for our REVELers. Mentors are the heart of our community by inspiring the group to try new adventures and build meaningful relationships.
ALL Mentor Qualifications
- Background Check:
- Clean criminal background including no history of sexual abuse, crime against a child, violence, or sexual exploitative behavior.
Desired Qualities
- Desire to help others and be a positive role model
- Ability to listen, take feedback and implement change
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to instinctively respond and adjust to people’s verbal and nonverbal cues
- Non-judgemental, confidential, respectful, and patient
- Can laugh and enjoy the moment – sense of humor
- Ability to set and uphold boundaries while maintaining rapport with individuals
Volunteer Mentor:
- Active and consistent participation in all settings
- Ability and willingness to connect with REVELers through conversation and engaging in activities
- Keep REVELers engaged and motivated throughout each session
Mentor Internship:
- More involvement in coordinating and engaging with REVELers during social time and leisure activities
- Willingness to learn new therapeutic skills focusing on naturalistic intervention in typical settings
- Develop a deeper understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and naturalistic teaching methods through professional development and collaboration with staff
- Support and guide REVELers to achieve their goals
- Ability to participate, initiate and/or conduct group activities
- Will receive supervision from our BCBA to practice and demonstrate competency in all areas of our Lead Mentor Training Rubric
PROGRAM INCENTIVES/BENEFITS:
- Earn internship credit/volunteer hours
- Gain valuable clinical experience through training with professionals in the behavioral science field along with autism awareness and education.
- Work with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT’s) and receive weekly supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and master-level behavior consultants
- Opportunity to make lasting friendships and impact someone else’s life, as well as your own!
- Connection with the Denver community (free & low cost activities are provided by the organization)
- Fun environment
- Possibility of getting a written recommendation while getting a chance to grow and develop in a professional field.
All mentors are required to go through REVEL’s mentor training process. All mentors must sign a confidentiality agreement. Mentors will be closely supervised and supported throughout their time at REVEL.
Reasons to become a REVEL mentor: internships, volunteering opportunities, complete community service, apply academic concepts to a work place, resume builder for volunteer and extracurricular activities and to find a place to connect with others and make a difference in the world!
Join us today and REVEL in life!
CONTACT
Gabby Lauder
Program and Mentor Coordinator
gabby@REVELinlife.org
Info@REVELinlife.org
