Mentoring

Making Connections Mentoring Program is goal-oriented & designed to provide youth ages 10-17 with an opportunity to build a positive and encouraging relationship with a supportive adult in the community.

Characteristics of youth served are those seeking:
-additional adult support
-improved self esteem
-positive reinforcement
-someone to look up to
-improved academic performance
-improved relationships overall
-and much more!

Mentors meet with their mentee two times per month for a minimum of six months according to a schedule determined by the mentor/mentee.

Good candidates to become mentors are adults who:
-can be a positive role model
-want to connect with youth in the community
-are patient and willing to listen
-like to have fun!

All mentors will receive general volunteer training and a detailed 2 hour training session related to mentoring. The Mentoring Coordinator will check in to see how the match is going.

“I just wanted someone to talk to that doesn’t live in my house!” –New Mentee

If you are an adult interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the LAYSB Type & Save Volunteer Application (it may be necessary for you to save the document before your browser will allow you to type) & Mentor Application and return them to Tovah Marek or:

LAYSB
244 N. Lake St.
Forest Lake, MN 55025

If you are (or know) a youth between the ages of 10-17 and are interested in having a mentor, please fill out the Youth Application or contact Tovah Marek at 651-464-3685.