10 Reasons To Become A Mentor

January 17, 2008 by
Filed under: Blog Entries, Community, Society & Culture 

My church is making a big push to do even more this year in the community. There’s a local school that is in need of some help and we’re making it our mission to make sure they receive it. The men are being asked to lead the charge, because most of the students in need are young black men. Most don’t have a male figure in their lives, so I think it will be good for them to see there are some that care about them.

I think we sometimes overlook the importance of a male role-model in a child’s life. I found this list for 10 reasons to be a mentor over at Today’s Drum:

  1. Because young people need positive, successful adult role models;
  2. Because young people need guidance in setting and achieving goals;
  3. Because a relationship works two ways. You stand to gain from the insights of young people and helping them succeed is a great source of satisfaction;
  4. You enrich your life by helping to build a child’s character & self-esteem;
  5. You’ve had help along the way, people believe in you and now it’s your turn;
  6. Because it’s a great way to serve your community;
  7. When teens become parents or engage in a life of drugs or crime, it’s everyone’s problem;
  8. The children who are waiting for mentors are tomorrow’s work force;
  9. You will be a hero to a child;
  10. Mentoring Works!

These are just a few reasons to become a mentor. Even if it’s just a small amount of time, you have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Let’s make ’08 a year to get involved. You and your mentee will be better for it.

 

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2 Comments on 10 Reasons To Become A Mentor

  1. Krucial on Mon, 15th Dec 2008 5:03 pm

    2. This is one of them crucial lists. Thanks.

  2. Nic S Riggins on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 8:37 am

    3. Mentorship is so important. My mentees have really influenced me in a positive way. Every time we talk I feel we connect and go to another level. It’s such a rewarding experience. Theo Thanks for highlighting the benefits.
    Great Job!

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