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Be a positive role model for a child. Become a mentor.
ORGANIZATION: Mentor's Project Of Bibb County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
A high school diploma is a invaluable achievement that can never be taken away. This year, more than 30% of students will not receive their high school diploma. This is because many children do not have a "positive role model" to encourage them to achieve their potential.
At the Mentor's Project we firmly believe that every child should be brought up in a positive learning environment and graduate from high school. This is why we strive every day to provide "positive role models" to the children in the Bibb County School District.
We are currently seeking individuals that are interested in becoming mentors. These mentors will help to positively influence the lives of children and help to reduce the dropout rate within Bibb County.
Training will be provided. Volunteers will work with the Executive Director, June O'Neal. Mentor's will be able to work with a wide variety of students and can specialize and work with specific students. Schedules are very flexible.
We hope you will take this volunteer opportunity into consideration as we inspire young adults to achieve their dreams and education, one child at a time.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
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About Mentor's Project Of Bibb County
Location:
484 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201, US
Mission Statement
The Mentors Project of Bibb County's Mission Statement
The Mentors Project of Bibb County's Mission is to provide role models for encouragement, and motivation to eligible Bibb County Public Middle and High School students, who need additional support outside their family and to assist them in reaching their full academic, social, and personal potential.
The objectives of the Mentors Project include:
*Reduce the dropout rate in Bibb County Public School
*Improve the students' academic performance.
*Help students consider post high school options.
*Positively affect the students' behaviors and attitudes.
*Enhance the students' self-confidence and self-awareness.
Description
The Education Committee of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce initiated the Mentors Project in 1990 and it is now a separate, nonprofit agency governed by a board of directors. The pilot program began at Southeast High School. Over the past few years the program has grown from a handful of mentors in one school to more than 250 in fourteen schools.
Mentors spend a minimum of four hours per month with a Bibb County public middle or high school student to encourage and motivate their protege to reach their full potential. Mentors also expose their proteges to positive activities they might not otherwise experience, as well as steer them away from negative peer pressures.
The need for this program in our community is great. Thirty-six percent of freshmen in the Bibb County public schools do not graduate with their class due to dropping out or falling behind.
The Mentors Project has been successful in steering students away from drugs, crime, and dropping out of school. In addition, students mention that mentors have helped them to control their temper, get along better with family members and teachers, and improve their social skills, grooming habits, and overall outlook on the future. Hopelessness, low self-esteem, and despair are replaced with hopefulness and a desire for a better future. Nearly 100 percent of the proteges who graduate from high school with an active mentor will attend a post secondary institution and become productive members of the community.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
484 Mulberry StreetMacon, GA 31201
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18