Be A Mentor: Lunch Buddies - A Brighter Future Begins with You!

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The Lunch Buddies program is one-on-one mentoring with an elementary student, grades K-5. The focus is relationship building between the mentor and the student to develop social and emotional skills through conversation, arts & crafts, sports & games, academic support, and other activities. It’s time to pass the torch to the next generation - a brighter future begins with you!

Mentor’s Responsibilities:

• Be able to commit to at least one school year as a mentor

• Spend a minimum of 3 hours per month with the student in a supervised academic setting

• Build an encouraging and supportive relationship with one student based on mutual trust and respect

• Serve as a positive role model and caring adult by modeling desirable behaviors (i.e. patience, tolerance, active listening, etc.)

• Accept and relate to youth who may not share the mentor’s lifestyle and values

• Act as a mandated reporter if any child abuse is suspected

Mentor Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Successfully pass a background check which costs less than $20

• Provide 2 personal references

• Complete mentor orientation session prior to starting as a mentor

• Be dependable and consistent in meeting time commitments

• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures

Mentor Benefits

• Find satisfaction in working with youth during formative years of development

• Opportunity to serve and share from own life experiences

• Opportunity to engage in new experiences, cultures, and meet new people

Be A Mentor is a local Charleston nonprofit organization that offers 3 signature school-based mentoring programs, partnering with 18 schools and organizations throughout the Lowcountry. Be A Mentor enables youth to develop positive relationships with caring adults who empower them to reach their full potential through mentorship.

For additional information, please contact us at info@beamentornow.org or 843.554.5987.