I applied to become a Big Sister for Big Brother Big Sister. After a long wait (more than a month), I finally got matched! The trouble is that I am thinking of going to grad school in another town about 3 hours away from my little. They ask that you commit to being with your little at least twice a month for a year, which I would want to do. Should I make the commute twice a month or say no? (My family also lives in the same area so the commute wouldn’t be just for seeing the girl)
Oct 15, 12:40PM PDT | 0 comments
Gina is trying to find her place in life
Every monday I meet up to read Goosebump books with my reading buddy. I suppose it isn’t a full out mentorship, but I think he appreciates having someone say “keep trying- you can figure out this word! Great job!” He read an entire chapter by himself last week!
I would love to become a real mentor too… but I’ve gotta get this one off my list!
Jun 26, 2008, 11:42AM PDT | 0 comments
I mentored a Mongolian teenager for a case study at school…and while I probably wasn’t the most involved mentor, I added recommendations that he be provided a full-time mentor by the school. So I feel pretty darn great about it!! :D
Dec 13, 2007, 09:02AM PST | 0 comments
I finally got a liver transplant mentee last week. I called and went by to visit so I can finally call myself a mentor and check this off as done!
Aug 11, 2007, 09:58AM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment
Going to the transplant mentor training class this weekend so as of 3:00 on Saturday….I will have fulfilled this goal!
May 17, 2007, 10:28AM PDT | 0 comments
I know the value of mentors in children’s lives. I would like to be a mentor or a court advocate for a child who needs an adult in her life.
Jan 20, 2007, 11:32PM PST | 1 comment
I took a self-awareness class in college a few years ago, and for the class we had to become a mentor for an at-risk elementary student! I had so much fun, and it was by far one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Unfortunetly, when the semester ended, so did my contact with “buddy.” I still think of him now and then. I would love to find the time to do this again, even if only for a couple of hours a week.
Jan 17, 2007, 08:49AM PST | 0 comments
There’s a terrific program called Bridges to Understanding that teaches children digital storytelling. I intend to take the mentor training in the spring of 2007 and volunteer as a mentor before the end of the year.
More about Bridges to Understanding at http://www.bridgesweb.org/
Dec 26, 2006, 11:04AM PST | 1 cheer | 1 comment
Since I don’t plan on having kids of my own, I would like to be some sort of mentor to a child who needs one.
Oct 30, 2006, 01:28PM PST | 1 cheer | 1 comment
finally submitted the application for imentor. i good friend of mine has been very active in the group. i think this is an excellent feasible way to get involved in community service
Oct 23, 2006, 08:07PM PDT | 1 comment
