Volunteer as a Tutor!

A hundred years from now, 
it will not matter what kind of car I drove, 
what kind of house I lived in, 
how much money I had in the bank ...
but the world may be a better place 
because I made a difference in the life of a child.

-Forest Witcraft

Become a Mentor/Tutor

With support and guidance from an individual like you, the ambition, the passion, and the drive to succeed can be awakened and fortified in a local student. Mentors  provide an hour a day of your time with  students at their school.

What is a Mentor/Tutor?

Not all heroes have to rush into burning buildings to rescue victims – many save individual lives in a quieter way. They become mentors. As a mentor, you will have the power to give children an adult friend they can trust - someone who will listen to their hopes, fears and problems. Many times this relationship alters the course of a young person’s life.

What Do Mentors Do?

Motivate, encourage, advise, coach, listen, tutor, guide. Mentors show students that someone cares about them – about their well-being, goals, and dreams for the future. Mentors helps students

establish a positive outlook and stable personal relationships, develop life skills, set career and life goals, improve interpersonal skills and increase self-esteem. Mentors help young people succeed in school and in life by sharing their experience and talents.

 Where and When Will I Mentor/Tutor?

School Based: The KidSpace Program is held at Hurricane, Sunset, and Sandstone Elementary Schools. It is a safe, fun learning environment for students who may need homework tutoring. The tutoring hours at Hurricane and Sunset Elementary Schools are from 4-5pm, and at Sunset are from 3-4pm. This program runs Monday-Thursday.

The YAA Program is held at Hurricane and Fossil Ridge Intermediate Schools, and at Dixie High School. It engages youth, and helps them maintain and handle responsibility while directing them toward a college bound future. Tutoring hours at the Intermediate schools are from 2:15-3:15pm, and at Dixie High School are from 7-8am.

The Power of Mentoring

Studies show that mentoring is one of the most powerful forces in education. A young person who meets regularly with a mentor is 52% less likely to drop out of school and 46% less likely to use drugs.

How Can I Become a Mentor?

Call Janet O’Reily at 652-7671