Mentoring
is...
- ...a supportive relationship between an adult and a child to enhance the child's educational, social and personal growth
- ...an effective way to pass along life skills needed to succeed in school, at work, and in society
- ...a time honored way to build character, confidence and self esteem
- ...a strategy for repairing the fraying fabric of society by strengthening the bonds between youth and adults
- ...a chance to pass on the gifts we ourselves have received in the form of encouragement, knowledge, experience and inspiration
- ...an opportunity to broaden a child's vision of the future and all the choices that are available
What mentors do:
- Meet with their assigned child 1 hour per week immediately after school on school grounds
- Make a commitment for 1 year
- Give written permission for a criminal background check
- Complete a brief training program
- Agree to attend a mentor discussion group once every 2 months
- Communicate with teachers through a mentor journal
- Receive ongoing support from program leaders and assistance with questions and concerns
- Offer nonjudgmental, compassionate support
- Listen to their student's concerns and experiences, cheering for small improvements & achievements
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"Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's
the only thing that ever has." |
- Grandparents and parents
- Employees from local businesses
- Parents whose children are older or grown
- School employees
- Church members interested in reaching out to young people
- High school and college students
- Community folks who like children and want to make a difference
Can you set aside 1 hour a week to:
- Listen
- Read
- Encourage
- Lend a hand
- Change the world
Mentor a child!
Activities may include...
- Reading
- Help with homework and projects
- Studying for tests
- Skill building activities from mentor guidebook
- Playing educational games
- Activities suggested by teachers
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"Start where
you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
Arthur Ashe |
Ready to get started?
Why consider mentoring?
- Was there a mentor who made a difference in your life? Ready to pass
that gift on?
- Have you noticed that by the time we get really good at parenting,
our children are grown? Want to put those hard earned skills to use?
- Did you have to overcome some difficult challenges as a child?
- Do you worry about children who might fall behind and have difficulty
catching up with their peers?
- Would you like to help a child who is struggling in school to experience more successes and begin to believe in himself or herself?
| "But where was I to
start? The world is so vast, I shall start with the country I know
best, my own. But my country is so very large. I had better start
with my town. But my town, too, is large. I had best start with my
street. No: my home. No: my family. Never mind, I shall start with
myself." Elie Wiesel |
To obtain a mentor application form, next training date or for more information, please contact:
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Phone #
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Email
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Marilou Murphy
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677-0097
cell: 447-6938 |
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Dona McIntyre
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677-3152
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