Building Hope “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” (Helen Keller) … Read more
Be Encouraged
A mentor came into my office with a question that many mentors have: ” AM I REALLY MAKING A DIFFERENCE? ” When this question is asked I often have the same answer,
” YES, YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF THIS STUDENT! ”
Listening, providing undivided attention, encouragement, being an advocate, and a friend are all keys to a good foundation in the student/mentor relationship.
Be Encouraged
Earlier this week, I had the new Ferndale coordinator shadowing me when a student came in to meet his mentor. While waiting for his mentor to arrive, I asked if he would like to tell her anything about Be the One. He said:
Be Encouraged
Recently one of our coordinators spoke in the middle school health classes. He shared about the program and shared a Be the One video. The response was overwhelming. 21 students filled out a response card stating that they want a mentor.
Almost all of them stated that they were LONELY and needed SOMEONE TO LISTEN to them and believe in them.
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Mentors: We need caring adults willing to invest one hour a week as a mentor to build a relationship with one young person. Every mentor has the potential to impact a student’s life through high school graduation and beyond.