Make a difference in a student’s life!

You can be a mentor if you have a genuine interest in youth, good listening skills, and patience.

Because our program is a long-term program, mentors must be community residents who expect to stay in the community for at least the next 2-3 years.

Mentors visit with their mentee for one hour per week during the school day, on the school grounds.

Mentors and mentees spend time together doing fun, creative activities such as playing games, going for a walk, playing basketball, exploring on the computer, doing experiments, creating arts and craft projects, and talking and listening.

A mentor's goal is to build a relationship of trust with their mentee.

We like to talk about our students as being on the brink of success. They are students who need a little extra support and encouragement to thrive.

The student may be underachieving, have poor peer relationships, or exhibit the need for a caring adult in their lives.

School staff and parents can refer students or students can request a mentor themselves.

Students selected are in late elementary (3rd-5th grade) or early middle school (6th or 7th grade).