Be A Mentor
Become A Mentor
Did you know how to study for a test or plan for college when you were younger? Do you remember looking for your first car or a part-time job? Simple things that seem simple or obvious to you now may be a complete mystery to a young person.
One in every three young people will grow up without a mentor, whether through a formal mentoring program or informally through a family friend or community member, leaving them disconnected from a critical resource to assist them with these very things.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD MENTOR
A good youth mentor is someone who builds trust, models positive behavior, and supports growth in a consistent and caring way. Here's a breakdown of key qualities and actions that make a strong mentor:
♦ Authenticity and Integrity
♦ Active Listening
♦ Consistency and Reliability
♦ Empathy and Compassion
♦ Positive Role Modeling
♦ Cultural Comfortability
♦ Setting Boundaries and Expectations
♦ Patience and Persistence
Mentoring relationships provide an opportunity for both parties to learn and grow. Many mentors claim that the benefits they receive are just as significant as those received by their mentees, and that mentoring has allowed them to: have fun, achieve personal growth, learn more about themselves, improve their self-esteem, and much more. Above all, a good mentor is willing to invest time in getting to know their mentee, learning new things that are meaningful to the young person, and even being changed by their relationship.
Benefits Of Mentoring
Adult Mentor Requirements:
How To Become A Mentor
Are you willing to make an investment in a young mind? Contact us to learn more about the opportunities we have to offer and to begin your mentoring right away.
