Mentoring

Mentoring, at its core, lets young people know that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity.

This is a Weekly 6+ Month Commitment to a Youth. Training and on-going support provided.

Mentoring is a life-transforming way of investing your time in a youth, however, depending on if you’ve mentored before, and how comfortable you are working with this population, you might consider beginning your volunteering with an activity that does not require a 6 month, weekly commitment to a youth. Monthly Community Service Socials, cooking and board game clubs are a great way to get to meet some of the youth, staff and chat with other volunteers.

The Mentoring Effect

• Mentors model positive relationship skills and help their mentees strengthen communication skills
• Mentors help young people expand career interests and encourage steps to achieve their goals.
• Mentors help with homework,  advocate for school attendance, and can help their mentee set higher education goals.
• Mentors help youth believe they can create a future they want.*

Ready to help transform the life a young person?  EMAIL for more details.

*From Mentor WA