Cabot Mentoring COVID-19 policy

It is the policy of Cabot Mentoring to follow the rules and recommendations delineated by the Governor’s office and the Vermont Department of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be aware that alert levels can change as the situation develops. 


Level 3: no in-person contact

Mentors and mentees may only meet remotely.

Mentors & mentees should make every effort to keep in contact, despite not being able to meet in person. Matches can keep in contact by text, phone, video calls, email, regular written mail. Simultaneous streaming of age-appropriate movies, concerts, documentaries, TED talks, and theater productions is permissible. Age-appropriate online gaming, while not normally a part of our mentoring program, is also permissible. 

 Level 2: limited in-person contact
Mentors and mentees may continue to meet remotely.
AND
Mentors who are FULLY VACCINATED* may meet with their mentees for outdoor activities with appropriate social distancing.

  • Maintain a distance of 6 feet apart
  • Masks strongly recommended
  • Wash hands before and after the visit, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Mentors who are FULLY VACCINATED* may transport mentees in their vehicle.

  • Masks are required
  • Seat mentee in the rear passenger-side seat
  • Keep windows open as far as possible


Please be aware that some mentors, mentees, or families may have particular needs that necessitate a longer period of social distancing. Good communication is key; make sure everyone is comfortable with the arrangements before proceeding.

*FULLY VACCINATED means completion of 1st and 2nd shots of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine plus 14 days waiting period after second dose, or single shot of Johnson & Johnson plus 14 day waiting period.


Level 1: no restrictions
Someday this pandemic will pass, and we’ll have no restrictions. Till then, be safe.

 
Participant responsibilities

Mentors:
Read and sign COVID-19 waiver no later than August 31.
Honor commitment to meet regularly and consistently with mentee.
Keep open lines of communication with mentee’s parents/guardians.
Post activity to the Vermont Mentoring Database
Ask the program coordinator for support as needed: challenging issues, negative changes in relationship with mentee or family, or any other questions.
Be respectful of the particular needs of mentee and family with regards to distancing, activities, and scheduling.

Mentee and Parent/Guardian:
Read and sign COVID-19 waiver no later than August 31.
Honor commitment to meet regularly and consistently with mentor.
Communicate with mentor if they are unable to meet on their scheduled day.
Ask the program coordinator for support as needed: challenging issues, negative changes in relationship with mentor, or any other questions.
Be respectful of the particular needs of the mentor with regards to distancing, activities, and scheduling.


Program Coordinator:
Maintain regular communication (every three months) with all program participants.
Send updated health and safety guidelines to program participants as needed, to remain in line with federal, state, and local protocols.
Continue to be available to youth, mentors, and families for support, information, and questions.