HKYFS Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program

What is a Mentor?

A Mentor is an older, more experienced person who seeks to further the development and competence of a younger person. Mentoring involves sharing time and being a positive role model for deserving youth. The time commitment for volunteers is just one hour per week! There are dozens of youth who have been identified as students who can benefit from having a mentor.

How to Become a Mentor

To become a mentor or learn more about mentoring please email Ernest Nagler, Mentor Coordinator, or call 345-7498

Mentoring Works!

Kids who are mentored are:

46% less likely to start using drugs
27% less likely to start drinking
33% less likely to assault someone
52% less likely to skip school

National research also shows:

64% of students develop more positive attitudes towards school
58% achieve higher grades
60% improve relationships with adults and 56% with peers
55% express feelings better
64% develop higher confidence
62% trust teachers more

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