ICEHEARTS EUROPE MODEL
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THE ICEHEARTS EUROPE MENTOR
4.1. Role and activities
The Icehearts mentor is a qualified and ad-hoc trained person who promotes the long-term development of children and youth from a disadvantaged background, needing special support, through cooperation with the family, the school, the third sector, the community services and the Government. A mentor is both a role model and a reliable adult whom the child can turn to for help, to discuss issues and look for solutions. Mentors can assist children as well as their parents or guardians to resolve the child’s difficulties and problems. Some children have diverse needs to support, for example due to the financial situation of their families, neurological or psychological problems, or difficulties at school. Mentors are facilitators in various activities, including team sports. Trips and camps should be also one of the key elements of activities. Interventions are implemented in school, sport and community associations.
Role played by the mentor
CARE
TRUST
HEALTH
FUN
EDUCATION
CONNECTION
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