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Welcome To Watershed Mentoring

Welcome To Watershed Mentoring. All About Us. Watershed Mentoring began as The Missisquoi Mentoring Project in 1995 as a project of the Abenaki Nation. As it expanded to cover more of Franklin County and then to Grand Isle County, the name was changed to reflect that larger service area.

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Welcome To Watershed Mentoring

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  1. Welcome ToWatershed Mentoring

  2. All About Us • Watershed Mentoring began as The Missisquoi Mentoring Project in 1995 as a project of the Abenaki Nation. As it expanded to cover more of Franklin County and then to Grand Isle County, the name was changed to reflect that larger service area.

  3. What is Watershed Mentoring? • Mentoring is a relationship that occurs between a caring adult and a deserving youth who is in need of some guidance. In this relationship, a person (mentor) with identified abilities and competencies enables a youth to develop his/her abilities and talents. Both youth and mentor receive satisfaction from this supportive alliance.

  4. National Mentoring Month Pizza Party And Fundraiser

  5. Why Become A Mentor • By becoming a mentor, you can help school aged children and adolescents that are “at promise” in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Mentors and their young teammates are just two people of different ages and backgrounds, spending time together and learning from each other.

  6. Why become a mentor? • You may have had the chance growing up to spend time with a caring adult who took you fishing, taught you a skill and was a friend you could talk to. If you remember how much of a difference that made in your life, you can be that person to another youth.

  7. Fireman Joe and his match at WM’s National Mentoring Month Pizza Party And Fundraiser

  8. Why Be A Mentor? Youths who are mentored have: • Reduced likelihood of initiating drug or alcohol abuse • Increased school attendance and performance • They get along better with others. • They tend to stay in school

  9. Who makes a good mentor? A good mentor is someone who: *Has time for a youth and focuses on his/her needs *Engages in a positive relationship with his/her match *Encourages a youth to develop to his/her fullest potential *Exhibits positive self esteem

  10. Who makes a Good Mentor? • Has an open mind and good problem-solving skills • Communicates on a level that young people can understand • Cares about helping youth in their community • Fosters caring and supportive relationships • Provides leadership and is a role model

  11. Who makes a Good Mentor? Youand Me

  12. You Can Make A Difference! Watershed Mentoring Beth Crane, Coordinator 67 Fairfield Street, Suite 302 St. Albans, Vermont 05478 Phone: 802-527-5049 x 1 Fax: 802-524-3952 Email: beth@fcccp.org http://www.mentoring.org

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