Mentors know that listening is one of the greatest acts of caring. They provide encouragement. Mentors are reliable and dependable. Mentors commit to spending one hour each week with their student on the school campus. They demonstrate their commitment by being on time for scheduled visits.
Mentors receive training.
Mentors are matched with a child who is felt to be compatible with their interests and personalities. Mentors are involved in student activities and tasks with which the mentor is comfortable. Mentors are provided with on-going support. How can mentoring make a difference. As the relationship with the mentor developed, grades also improved and certainly the greatest impact was an increase in self esteem.