Why become a mentor?
Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity. Yet at least one in three young people will grow up without this critical asset.
Youth With a Mentor Are:
92%
more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
75%
more likely to have held a leadership position in a club or sports team.
22%
more likely to have experienced a strong sense of belonging while growing up.
Adults who were mentored as youth report long-lasting impact…
74%
of those who had a meaningful mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life.
69%
of young adults say that this key relationship has helped them with issues related to their education.
58%
say their mentor has supported their mental health.
Mentoring provides meaningful connections that impact the people involved and influence their lives at home, at work, and in their communities. For those who are being mentored, it is linked to improved academic, social and economic prospects. For those who are mentoring, the relationship can build leadership and management skills, expand a mentor’s professional network, and provide an empowering opportunity to give back to the community.