What is a mentor?
A mentor is an adult who provides a young person with support, counsel and friendship. Mentors are good listeners, people who care and people who want to help make a difference in the lives of young people. The relationship is based upon trust and focuses on the needs of the mentored individuals and encourages them to develop to their fullest potential.
Mentor Job Description:
- Accept assignments with an open mind.
- Accept supervision by mentor program staff.
- Be a friend to your youth.
- Be in attendance and on time at scheduled meeting times.
What Impact Can I Make as a Mentor?
- I can positively impact the future of a young person.
- I can play a role in reducing the juvenile crime rate.
- I can help improve grades, school attendance.
- I can help prevent teen drug and alcohol problems.
- I can give young people an inside track to a successful future.
