What is the Mentoring Program?
The Purpose of the Mentoring Program:
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Provide positive adult role model to youth
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Establish communication, trust and respect
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Raise the child’s self esteem and outlook on life
The Partners Organization Provides:
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Staff support and monthly contact
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Free or low cost activities and life skills workshops two times a month
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Senior Partner training
What is involved in becoming a Mentor (Senior Partner)?
Mentors are asked to spend 3 hours a week with their Jr. Partner which could mean a lifetime of difference to a child in need of guidance. The first step in becoming a Partners Mentor is basically effortless. Simply attend a Partners’ sponsored orientation, which is noncommittal. During this session, it can be determined if the program will work for you.
Partners offers orientation the second Tuesday of every month at noon or 5:30 pm at 1169 Colorado Ave. We will also come to your office or meet at a coffee shop during a time that is convenient for you. Call us at 970-245-5555 or email to schedule a time.
Who are the kids (Jr. Partners)?
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Our Jr. Partners are referred to us by various outside agencies. These are children who need a positive, stable adult role model in their lives.
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There are 90 kids currently on the wait-list - we are always in need of more Sr. Partners!
Did You Know?
2018 was a great year for the Mentoring Program and here are just a few of our accomplishments:
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As of today there over 100 active Partnerships
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39 youth were matched with a Senior Partner in 2018
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511 kids attended 38 activities such as rafting, biking, Spin City and Snow Skippers outings
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$13,500 in CMU Scholarships were awarded to former Jr. Partners