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Help a Teen Succeed. Become a GoodGuides Mentor Today!
The Goodwill GoodGuides Mentoring Program envisions a community in which all youth experience nurturing adult relationships and community support, allowing them to reach their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as productive members of society.
You could have a huge positive impact on a teen’s life by volunteering just a few hours each month as a mentor. Let us connect you with a young person who could benefit from your attention and guidance. Both adult and peers mentors (16 or older) are needed.
What is GoodGuides?
The GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program matches committed, caring and supportive adults with youth ages 12-17, to empower them to make positive choices and enable them to maximize their current and future potential. Mentors are available to listen, support and guide their mentees while participating in educational, recreational and group activities.
What is a Mentor?
A mentor is a caring and responsible adult who would like to be a friend and role model to a young person. A mentor listens, supports and guides a young person over a specific period of time, usually at least a year. They are people who want to be a part of the solution.
What do Mentors do?
The mentor provides one-on-one mentoring to assist youth develop career goals, prepare for school completion, and engage youth in a variety of career oriented activities. They empower young people with the confidence and courage to make positive choices that lead to personal excellence.
Download a complete list of Mentor requirements here mentor requirements.pdf
HOW MUCH TIME IS REQUIRED?
Mentors and mentees will commit to meet at least four hours each month over the course of a twelve month period. This provides time to develop a consistent, positive, healthy relationship. Meeting times will depend on your schedule, i.e. on weekends, afterschool, during lunch at mentee’s school, etc.
Why Mentor?
You can have a huge impact on the life of a teen by committing only a few hours per month. GoodGuides provides you with comprehensive training, support and supervision to ensure your success.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer mentor and making a real difference in someone’s life or know of a youth who would benefit from this program, please call Angela Lewis at 501-372-5100, ext 133 or email at ALewis@GoodwillAR.org.
DOWNLOAD GoodGuides Brochure.pdf
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