Youth Mentoring | Mentoring Opportunities |
Individuals
You have no doubt heard many of the dire statistics focusing on youth in trouble and the need for mentors to help them do the right thing. For many of the youth you will encounter as a mentor, this is part of the story. The flip side, however are the multitude of students who have a pretty good idea what they want to accomplish but need guidance and support to realize their dreams.
Imagine a gifted student with good grades and a desire to go to college but no idea how to get there. Your task may be to help her take the necessary steps and believe it the possibility of higher education in a family for whom this is not the norm.
Or you may encounter a student whose greatest obstacle is a lack of self-confidence. One who is often told that he is not good enough. In his mind, there is no reason to go to school, make good grades or even demonstrate positive behaviors. Becoming a role model for such a student can go a long way towards changing his life.
Mentors are never more valuable in a child’s life than when they are helping the student deal with real life situations. Talking not only about the things the student should do to improve themselves but also validating who they are right now. Today.
Mentor orientations are offered regularly at several locations. To learn more about becoming a mentor please contact us at wanda.robinson@browardschools.com.
