Overview

The Give Me Fire Mentorship Program is a youth development initiative that pairs Mentors (experienced adults) with Mentees (secondary school students) to foster a supportive "mentor-friend" relationship. The program aims to inspire, guide, and ignite the future of young people through mutual encouragement and the sharing of life experiences.

Program Structure

• Participants: 25 pairs (25 Mentors and 25 Mentees).
• Matching: One-on-one pairing to build a close, supportive relationship where Mentors provide knowledge, life guidance, and emotional support.
• Activities: A mix of group activities organized by the association and self-directed activities planned by the Mentor-Mentee pairs.

Target Participants

Mentors:

• Must pass an interview and agree with the program's philosophy.
• Possess a passion for serving youth.
• Have relevant work experience to share life insights.
• Exhibit good communication skills and patience.
• Commit to providing service time during the program period.

Mentees:

• Secondary school students (Form 1 to Form 6).
• Must pass an interview and agree with the program's philosophy.
• Priority consideration given to students who are academically challenged, from dual-income families, or have clear goals for the program.

Matching Criteria

• Pairing within the same gender group.
• Based on mutual personality, interests, and career planning direction.
• Prior sharing of matching information to enhance engagement.
• Consideration of participants' preferences and time availability to minimize re-matching.

Schedule & Activities (2013)

June – July:

• Promotion, recruitment, screening, and matching.
• Initial meetings between staff and participants.
• Mentor training on guidelines and relevant knowledge.

July:

• Opening ceremony.
• Mentor-Mentee communication workshop.
• Establishment of social networks (e.g., Facebook group, WhatsApp).
• Bi-weekly group gatherings organized by staff.
• Launch of the "Sharing Corner."

August – November:

• Monthly group activities organized by the association (e.g., sports competitions, story-postcard exchange, film/music sharing, outdoor excursions).
• Monthly "positive energy missions" assigned to participants.
• Ongoing training for Mentors.
• Monitoring and support via questionnaires and phone calls by staff.

December:

• Preparation for the closing ceremony and commemorative memory book.

Note: Actual event dates were to be announced separately, and specific details were subject to change based on progress.

Fees & Registration

• Fee: Free of charge.
• Registration: Online application via the provided link.
• Enquiries: Contact Ms. Leong or Mr. Lau at 28842719.

Organizers & Sponsors

• Organizer: Macao New Chinese Youth Association.
• Sponsor: Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ).