What is Mentoring?

Grand Area Mentoring matches carefully screened adult volunteers (mentors) with children (mentees) that need friendship and guidance. Mentor and mentee meet weekly for one hour in the school environment. Building such a positive friendship helps to strengthen a mentee's self-esteem and school performance. Students in kindergarten through tenth grade participate in the program and are only matched if interested.

Mentoring also provides a mentor with the chance to re-experience the adventure of childhood while contributing to the well-being of a child and learning about our schools.

Schools, businesses, service clubs, faith organizations, and foundations collaborate to provide this cost-effective program. Schools allow breaks from regular programming for children to take part. Local businesses promote the program to their employees and support workers who are mentors.

 

What Can You Do?

Become a mentor! Take the first step. and contact us to learn more about this rewarding volunteer experience. Become a business or individual supporter. Encourage your employees to participate in this program.

Talk to program director Daniel McNeil (260-9646) about ways to support the Grand Area Mentoring.

Refer a Friend - Talk to co-workers or others you know who would enjoy working with kids.

 

Who Participates in the Program?

The Children

The Mentor

Our mentees are elementary to high school students who would benefit from a one-to-one friendship with a caring adult. Mentees are kids who realize their full potential by learning to feel good about themselves and have a higher attachment to school.

Any caring, responsible adult can make a difference. Mentors are all ages and come from all walks of life – trades people, homemakers, university and college students, retirees, members of the business community. Volunteers are ordinary citizens that recognize the importance of mentors in their own lives and have chosen to pass on the legacy of guidance.

If you are someone who believes in lifelong learning and would relish the opportunity to feel like a kid again, this program is for you. As a role model, mentors exhibit a standard of behavior that models honesty, hope, and respect for others. You will have the opportunity to share your skills and talents with your mentee.

 

 

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