Mentors are kind and caring adults who offer children support and guidance. Mentors genuinely like and respect children and are willing to make a sustained personal commitment to the Connect-Tomorrow program and to their student. Mentors volunteer their time by visiting with their students at school, interacting with them on a one-on-one basis, and serving as positive role models.
Mentors will
- Increase their involvement in the community
- Recognize they can make a difference
- Make a new friend
- Gain new experience and knowledge about youth and the community's schools
- Contribute to the quality of the future work force
Students will
- Receive the support and guidance of a caring adult
- Make a new friend
- Experience an increase in self-esteem
- Receive encouragement to stay in school and graduate
- Gain knowledge about their community and the world of work
For more information call (816) 671-4000