It is the policy of the C. J. Smith Mentoring Program to allow mentors to transport mentees in their own private vehicles. The program coordinator must ensure that all mentors meet the following criteria prior to transporting the mentee:
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All mentors must own a car or have access to reliable insured transportation; all safety equipment including blinkers, lights, brake and back-up lights, seat belts, tires, and brakes must be in good operating condition.
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All mentors must possess a valid driver’s license and present proof of auto insurance; a record of insurance will be maintained in the mentor’s file and will be updated on an annual basis.
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All mentors must undergo a driving record check and have a clean driving record for the last three years.
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Lillian’s Place requires that mentors obey all traffic laws and always use seat belts and headlights.
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Mentors must also avoid taking medication or using any other substances that might impair their ability to drive.
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If an accident occurs while the mentor is engaged in mentoring, it should be reported to the program coordinator promptly.
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The mentor must always carry a copy of the mentee’s health insurance information in the transporting automobile in case of emergency.
If any of the above policies are not followed, the mentor will not be allowed to transport the mentee in a private automobile or may face other consequences.