Find a mentor
You might be a young person looking for a mentor. Or, a parent, guardian, teacher, caring adult to a young person who you think would benefit from a mentor relationship. Here’s what you can expect if you apply to find a mentor:
Mentors don’t replace parents, guardians, or teachers.
They become part of a team of caring adults to that young person. They become part of a team of caring adults to that young person.
Mentors are role models.
They are not disciplinarians or decision makers.
Mentors help with making healthy choices in everyday life.
Mentors help with choices like nutrition, exercise, social activities, and beyond. They help our youth think through problems they may have at home or school. They may even guide youth through setting academic and/or career goals and the steps to achieve them.
Mentors can help encourage.
They can encourage positive choices, promote high self esteem, support academic achievement and introduce new ideas.
