The first training meeting has come and gone, but we are always looking for new mentors who can start at any time after background clearance and a short one-on-one training. There is a list of students who would benefit from the relationship with a mentor, and you are welcome to refer community members you may know.
Last year, some of the highlighted experiences for mentors included:
- mentee changed from head-down to head-up demeanor, at meetings and beyond
- mentee was excited to proudly introduce his mentor to classmates
- mentee moved from invisible quietude to being participatory
- mentee counted on the ears of her mentor to listen to the stories of
things that made her anxious
And everyone enjoyed the group activities for all mentors and mentees. There are likely going to be three or four after-school events throughout the school year.
