Reasons to Mentor
Mentors are caring, trusted adults who help young people strengthen their social and emotional skills, build self-confidence, achieve goals, explore opportunities, and expand their web of support.
Research from the Mentoring Center shows mentoring positively impacts students by:
helping them deal with day-to-day challenges.
improving their academic outcomes.
reducing the engagement in high-risk behaviors like substance abuse.
What we look for in a mentor
Mentors commit to building a healthy, supportive relationship with their mentees by consistently showing up for them once a week throughout the school year.
Mentors need to:
- Express Empathy and Acceptance.
- Support and Empower their Mentee.
- Be Reliable and Consistent.