JUMP Lancaster
JUvenile Mentoring Program
office 803 285-2311 * cell 803 804-1616 * fax 803 285-2315
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"Change a life"
CAN I BE A MENTOR?
All it takes to be a mentor is the desire to be a friend to a youth. You will meet with the youth on school grounds during the regular school day. One hour a week is all that is required. It can be a lot of fun and a life changing experience. Think about becoming a MENTOR today!
Are you the missing piece?
Statement of Purpose
Our goal is to foster relationships between youth and adults, which will increase academic performance, and reduce problem behavior; To teach our youth to become responsible, active, and productive citizens, while empowering parents.
Mentoring
Simply stated, mentoring is a one-to-one relationship lasting a prolonged period of time between a youth and an adult who provides consistent support, guidance and concrete help as the youth learns of the joys and challenge life has to offer.
Double Omega
Mentoring Symbol 2003
What is a Mentor?
A mentor is an individual who is willing to be a role model and friend to a youth in the community.
Mentoring relationships include an adult who:
*Will promote empowering parents
*Are good listeners
* Are patient.
* Have genuine concern for our youth.
* Respect and accept different points of view.
* Respect the right of individuals to make their own choices.
* See solutions and opportunities as well as obstacles.
* Can empathize with another person’s problems.
* Are dependable in meeting with their mentees, providing stability and trust.
* Are flexible and open.
* Are encouraging and supportive.
* Relate well to individuals with experiences and cultures different from their own.
* Are responsible citizens.
Mentor Application
