MAKING AN IMPACT
THROUGH MENTORSHIP
G
rowing up in today’s world can
be tough. For a young person
facing any challenges, a stable adult
in his or her life can be invaluable. building positive relationships with
their mentee. These one-hour weekly
visits are scheduled during school
hours at the student’s campus.
Through Mansfield ISD’s partnership
with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the
district’s one-on-one mentoring
program is committed to connecting
students with caring adults who can
help students overcome obstacles January is National Mentoring Month,
a campaign that celebrates mentoring
and the positive effect it can have on
young lives. It also places attention
on the need for mentors to help
ensure positive outcomes for youth.
and succeed in school and life.
During visits, mentors engage in a
variety of activities that focus on
Become a mentor to start making
a difference in the life of a child.
Look at the sidebar for details.
Become a
Mentor
STEP 1: INQUIRE.
Tell us you’re interested.
STEP 2: APPLY.
Complete an application.
STEP 3: INTERVIEW.
We’ll get to know
more about you.
STEP 4: MATCH.
We’ll begin searching
for your perfect match.
STEP 5: INTRODUCTIONS.
You’ll meet your mentee.
Get more details about
becoming a mentor:
www.mansfieldisd.org.
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