Times have changed and so have the young adults of today. Students are fighting against incredible odds. Some students come from broken home situations, have addictive tendencies or parents who do, struggle with their understanding of themselves and where they fit in, or lack meaningful adult relationships. Many simply need someone who can tune into their concerns and offer genuine encouragement to help them through the challenges of adolescence and growing up. From being in a long lasting mentoring relationship, we see students who have better grades, improved attendance, less urges to engage in risky behaviors, and a better understanding of themselves and how to relate to the world around them.
While the odds are great and not every mentoring relationship is perfect, there is incredible hope. Life Bridge mentoring program equips students with a relationship where they can trust a person who will not give up on them and who will model a positive lifestyle. Our goal is to help mentees achieve their hopes and push themselves to reach their full potential.
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Passionate to see young people reach their
full potential
Committed to modeling a positive character
and conduct
Willing to make a one-year commitment
of 90 minutes/week to spend with a student
Excellent listeners
Transparent and willing to share their
positive life experiences with another
Able to provide a fun and safe environment
Willing to guide, coach, and direct their
mentee toward embracing their God-given
gifts and abilities
Willing to attend periodic training sessions
work with LB Staff
Committed, understanding, and flexible
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If you can devote a portion of your time each week to a local student, please contact us. You may begin by calling our offices at (603) 569-6330. We can answer your questions and refer you to the local area director. Along with many other forms to act as safeguards of our mentees, the process begins with filling out forms about your interests. We also check personal references, ask you to complete a criminal background check, and supply you with mentor training and follow up maintenance sessions. Here's where you learn to share what you know with a teenager. Once your relationship with a student is up and running then you start to share yourself, your experiences, and your outlook. It may soon become evident that your influence in a teens life can be a very rewarding experience. Often we hear "It's the best thing I've done in a very long time."
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Mentor and Parent Resources
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BOOKS:
THE BE WITH FACTOR-- Mentoring students in everyday life. By: Boshers & Poling (pub. 2006)
HURT--Inside the world of today's teenagers. By: Chap Clark (pub. 2004)
HELP! MY KIDS ARE HURTING--a Survival Guide to working with students in pain. By: Marv Penner (pub. 2005)
THE HEART OF MENTORING--Ten proven principles for developing people to their fullest potential. By: David Stoddard (pub 2003)
BOUNDARIES WITH TEENS--When to say yes. How to say no. By: Dr. John Townsend (pub. 2006)
TEENAGE GIRLS--Exploring issues adolescent girls face and strategies to help them. By: Ginny Olesen (pub. 2006)
WEBSITES:
www.cpyu.org - Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
www.mentoring.org - National Mentoring Partnership
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