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Mentor programs are not visible and not enough people are involved. Are you a mentor?  Tell us how you got involved and the program you are involved with mentoring.

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Posted by Jack  on  05/23  at  02:52 PM

I am a U of I student who mentors at Statton Elementary School.  I became involved in mentoring through the Illini Mentor Program, a U of I student organization.  Our organization is dedicated to fostering meaningful and consistent relationships that help children and U of I students learn, grow, and build skills and understanding through the mentoring experience.  This past year we had approximately 50 university students spend 2 hours a week mentoring 42 children at Stratton Elementary School and at the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club during our Saturday mentoring program.

Posted by Andrea Pierce  on  07/06  at  07:40 PM

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