A child needs
you as a friend!
The Coweta
County School System’s Mentor Program is seeking
committed citizens who would like to make a difference
in a child’s life and education.
What is a
Mentor?
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A
mentor is a trusted friend who is committed and
dedicated to making a difference in a child's
life. |
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A
mentor creates experiences which will help the
child feel valued, supported, and encouraged.
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What are a
mentor's responsibilities?
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A
mentor accepts the child as he/she is.
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A
mentor becomes a special friend and builds
self-esteem. |
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The
mentor and the child may spend an hour each week
reading a book, playing an educational game, or
just talking. |
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The
student, the mentor, and the teacher set the
agenda together! |
With what kind of child does a mentor work?
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All
children can benefit from their relationship
with mentors. However, since we don't have
enough mentors, we must be selective about who
is paired with a mentor.
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Children who are assigned mentors are those who
seem to need a little extra something. Their
parents or teachers may ask for someone to
assist the child with reading or writing or they
may seek someone who can help the child develop
hobbies. The chosen students may simply need the
extra companionship of a responsible adult.
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How much time is involved?
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A
mentor is asked to visit a child for only one
hour per week in the school setting.
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In
order to avoid disappointments to the child, we
ask that the mentors make a commitment to
participate for a minimum of one school year.
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Are there special qualifications/training to become a
mentor?
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Mentoring has a place for you even if you don't
have a special talent or skill. Your hobby or
work may lend excitement or have special appeal
as a learning experience for a student.
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Sharing your time and listening to your student
can have a powerful impact on both your lives.
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Mentors may not have a criminal background.
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Who
benefits?
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Everyone does! |
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Your
involvement will bring you a great deal of
personal satisfaction. Mentoring will add to
your life. You will make new friends and feel
the pleasure of helping others.
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Most
of all, the students benefit. They receive more
individual attention, and they learn to work
with and communicate with caring adults. At the
same time they learn about their community and
themselves. |
How do you become a mentor?
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Attend
a one-hour orientation.
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