Benefits to Students
Youth who receive consistent, individualized attention from an adult mentor are significantly more likely to:
• Finish school,
• Improve grades,
• Steer clear of drugs and alcohol, and
• Have more positive relationships all around.

Benefits to Mentors
There are many reasons to consider becoming a mentor. Here a just a few of the possible benefits:
• Experience the joy of giving back.
• Realize your potential for making a unique difference in a young person's life.
• Increase your understanding of youth needs and concerns.
• Develop relationship skills: patience, empathy, effective listening.
• Take a break from the daily routine. Have fun. Share memorable moments with someone special.
• Discover your capacity for investing in your community.
• Use your unique talents, skills and knowledge in a very personal and authentic way.
• Gain cultural insight and knowledge of your community.
• Connect with other volunteers who have a similar desire to give back.
• Reconnect with the younger side of you. Return to work energized.

Benefits to Community
Strengthening relationships one youth at a time, results in broader societal changes such as:
• Breaking down geographic, cultural, and economic barriers that sometimes restrict community members from celebrating and experiencing local diversity.
• Developing the public's commitment to improving youth policies and programs.
• Generating youth graduates who are creative, confident, prepared, and empowered to contribute positively to the local economy and community.

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