## Group Setup

[![TEAM Participants & Group Setup](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/TEAM/participants-TEAM-group.jpg)](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/TEAM/participants-TEAM-group.jpg)

## Being a TEAM Participant

Every participant in TEAM has an important role to play. Some expectations of TEAM participants are that everyone will:

- Stay with and interact with their TEAM group
- Participate in the activities
- Follow the TEAM Goals and Expectations
- Start and/or participate in conversations with group members
- Be open to new activities and new people
- Have fun!

In addition, mentors have a particular responsibility to set a good example for mentees and other group members by:

- Modeling appropriate language
- Helping others (especially mentees) when they’re having a problem
- Encouraging everyone to follow the TEAM Goals & Expectations
- Working with other mentors and facilitators to make sure all group members are having fun

## Goals for Participation in the Program

   ### Mentors

  ### Mentees

    - Developing leadership skills
- Making community connections
- Socializing with others
- Learning how to be a mentor
 
  - Developing social skills
- Improving communication skills
- Being part of a group
- Making community connections
 
   ![Mentors & Mentees](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/TEAM/particpants-mlk.jpg)

A mentor talking with a mentee at the MLK Day of Service event done with Boston Cares.

![Decorating Cupcakes](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/TEAM/participants-decorating-cupcakes.jpg)

Decorating cupcakes at a birthday bash event.

![Holiday Party](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/TEAM/participants-holiday-party.jpg)

Mentors and mentees collaborating to build a ginger house at a holiday party.