The program gives students the opportunity to succeed and to build their self-confidence in their ability. The program matches community members with a student in the Quincy Public Schools who needs extra help or attention. The mentor is a role model and a friend. They meet at the school during school hours once or twice a week for one hour.
Many business people come during their lunch hour or before or after school.
The children are from Pre-K through 12th grade. There is a need at any level the mentor is interested in helping. Most mentors meet with two students who could benefit from a caring, positive adult. Teachers provide activities for the mentor session. Orientation training session is provided for volunteers interested in being a role model for children, by helping them with their reading, writing, and math assignments.