September. The weather turns cooler, many activities restart, and school is in session. Do you recall the new school year expectations bolstered by new shoes, a full box of crayons, and your nametag on a clean desk? At Talbot Mentors we strive to create positive life experiences and memories for school children. As school starts generous donors, local merchants, and mentors help us provide shopping trips for children to select basic school supplies to begin the next grade.
Throughout Talbot County, guidance counselors will identify students who would benefit from an adult mentor. The process can include a referral to Talbot Mentors to match pre-screened and trained mentors with the right child. Superintendent Kelly Griffin, a Talbot Board member, states that 400 children in the Talbot County Schools could benefit from an adult mentor. Sadly, there is a shortage of adult volunteers.
As summer turns to fall, do memories of an adult who made a positive impact on you come to mind?
Could you be that person to provide a positive role model for a local child? Are you willing to spend an hour or two a week with a child who would benefit from some extra adult attention? Do you have a hobby or an activity that you could share with a child? Do you like to laugh at being silly, smile when a new skill is learned, or just have a young person by your side for company?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, come and find out about mentoring at our free Infosession presented by Talbot Mentor Executive Director Gerson Martinez. Current mentors will also be on hand to answer questions about mentoring and its many benefits. Be a mentor, be a friend.
Mark your calendar to attend the next Infosession on September 12th from 4:30-5:15 pm at Eastern Shore Conservation Center located at 114 S. WASHINGTON ST, EASTON or contact us at (410) 770-5999
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