Mentors
Think about it...
Who do you call when you've had a bad day?
Who do you contact for help filling out a job application, college paperwork, tax forms, etc?
Who encourages you and supports your goals?
Who taught you how to create a budget, do laundry, cook?
There are hundreds of teens in our communities that are homeless.
There are numerous young adults in our community who have aged out of foster care.
These teens/young adults don't have anyone who can help them with these everyday tasks.
It is the vision of the Eagle Fly Program to provide mentors to these young adults to prepare them for life and to help get them on the right track for their future. We want to instill hope and prevent them from being a statistic. YOU can help!
What is a mentor?
A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less- experienced and often younger person
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Mentor programs work because they provide encouragement and guidance to each young adult that participates
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Roles of non-familial adults in the lives of at risk children have been shown to be beneficial in increasing residency and success
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Among youth in mentoring programs there have been recorded increases in self-esteem, ability to maintain positive relations with other adults, and decision making ability in career choice process
Your role as a mentor:
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Take the lead in supporting a teen/young adult through an ongoing relationship
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Serve as a positive role model and friend
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Build a relationship by planning and participating in activities together
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Strive for mutual respect
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Build self esteem and motivation
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Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Qualifications:
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Reside in or be willing to travel to the East Lakes Region (Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Trigg and Todd)
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Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
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Be willing to complete the application and screening process
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Be dependable and consistent
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Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff
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Attend mentor training
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Be willing to make a minimum of a one year commitment to a teen/young adult
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Meet with the mentee face to face at least two times a month
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Communicate with the mentee weekly
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Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
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Must submit to criminal and CA/N background checks