Being a mentor can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life – one that will impact a child today and tomorrow. Mentors fill in the gap, combatting negative influences and helping children reach their potential by offering them a healthy role model, wisdom, friendship and most importantly, unconditional love.
Studies show that the supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-term, such as:
- Increased high school graduation rates
- Lower high school dropout rates
- Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
- Better attitude about school
- Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
- Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
- Improved behavior, both at home and at school
- Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
- Improved interpersonal skills
- Decreased likelihood of initiating drug and alcohol use
(MENTOR, 2009; Cavell, DuBois, Karcher, Keller, & Rhodes, 2009)
It truly takes a village to raise a child. Join our village and support the children of Chapel Hill ISD.
- For safety, please also fill out our Volunteer at CHISD form online (link here) to begin the process of volunteering in Chapel Hill ISD.
If you have any questions, please contact Ellie Perez, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@chapelhillisd.org or (903)566-2441
