When you mentor a young person, you provide stability. According to the research, this type of relationship can protect a child from the effects of toxic stress experienced when living with childhood adversities. Mentoring Builds resilience.
You might think :
“People Like Me Don’t Do This”
Think again!
Our mentors come from various backgrounds, professions, age groups and identities. You might be surprised to learn how many people just like you are already mentoring and thoroughly enjoying the experience. It’s not about being a certain “type” of person; it’s about being a caring, consistent presence in a child’s life.
The more diverse our pool of mentors, the better we can match kids with mentors who can relate to their specific experiences, challenges and aspirations.
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WHY OUR VOLUNTEERS NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Your donations enable a comprehensive infrastructure for supporting mentorship partnerships, including:
- a broad network of professional staff supporting mentors and volunteers;
- detailed legal screening of mentors to ensure safe participation;
- systems for selecting, approving, monitoring, and supporting volunteers;
- Nurturing relationships with other support services for the mentee and their family