The Sports Mentoring Program teaches high school students the importance of volunteering and mentoring through sports. A Catholic Big Brothers case worker provides social work training for the students, who also gain sports skills from a professional athlete. The students, in turn, volunteer their time and friendship by mentoring younger children in sports activities. In a triangle arrangement, adult mentors provide training for the high school students, who then go on to provide academic assistance and social relationships for the younger children. Volunteers in this program provide a helping hand and a caring ear as the students work toward returning to their mainstream schools.
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