From Plato to MLK: What modern day mentorship means to our youth
January 8, 2016
In a Nation of limitless possibility, every child deserves the chance to unlock his or her potential 鈥 Every day, mentors play a vital role in this national mission by helping to broaden the horizons for our daughters and sons.
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Mentoring is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of passing down knowledge and wisdom. Like Socrates for Plato and Martin Luther King Jr. for Jesse Jackson, virtually anyone can benefit from having a mentor. Today, mentorship continues to be a critical component in young people鈥檚 lives. Having a positive mentor relationship can ultimately lead to improved opportunities.
The report titled, 鈥,鈥 supports the notion that young people with mentors are more likely to pursue higher education. The study shows that 鈥45 percent of all at-risk youth with a mentor are enrolled in some type of postsecondary education as opposed to 29 percent of at-risk youth who are enrolled but never had a mentor.鈥
During National Mentoring Month, January 2016, 成人快播 encourages everyone to make a tangible difference by becoming a mentor. If you鈥檝e never mentored before, now is your time! With no experience necessary, here are some ways to become a mentor with 成人快播.
- Become a weekly reading partner.
Be paired to work one-on-one with a student, helping them gain valuable reading skills and confidence in learning. You鈥檒l become so much more than a reading tutor; you鈥檒l be a friend and ally in learning. Choose a school site and tutoring schedule that works best for you. Hours are flexible, Monday – Thursday.
Time commitment: 1 hour per week - Become a substitute tutor.
If you aren鈥檛 able to commit one hour per week, then join our mailing list聽to receive more information about upcoming tutoring events and substitute sessions.
Time commitment: Flexible – as little as 1 hour - Become a mentorship advocate.
You can become a mentorship advocate聽by spreading the word about volunteering with 成人快播. You can do this by referring a friend or family member directly to 成人快播, spreading the word to your networks, and sharing on social media. Follow 成人快播 on 听补苍诲 .
Time commitment: 5 minutes