SUCCESS Mentoring works to help struggling youth thrive socially and academically by pairing them with adult mentors who provide support. The program fosters long-term relationships between mentors and mentees with the aim of helping participants overcome personal and family problems, improve social & life skills, stay in school, increase their academic achievement and motivation, improve their decision-making skills, and increase their sense of self-worth. Mentors and mentees commit to spending 2-4 hours a week together for at least one year. The pair build a strong friendship by doing the kind of things they both already enjoy - hiking, shopping, eating pizza, playing games, visiting sporting events, and many more!
Mentor Requirements:
* Be at least 21 years old
* Be interested in working with young people from various different cultures
* Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
* Be willing to complete the application and screening process
* Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments - 2-4 hours per week for 1 year
* Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
* Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback
* Have auto insurance & a good driving record
Mentor Desired Qualities:
* Active listener
* Encouraging and supportive
* Patient and flexible
* Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
* Good relationship building skills
* Mature, stable, fun-loving, self-motivated, and non-judgmental
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