Wanted: Youth Guidance Mentors! September 2, 2010

Learn the ABCs of mentoring at the Youth Guidance Mentor Orientation Dinner to be held at the United Way Building, 1836 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, on Thursday, September 2, from 5:30-7:00pm. If you think you might like to spend just two hours a week mentoring a Youth Guidance child, be sure to attend this orientation sponsored by the Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program of Indian River
County. There is no cost for the dinner but reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Piper at 772-226-3092. This orientation session
is an ideal opportunity for prospective and current Youth Guidance mentors to get the support and information for making mentoring relationships even more productive and rewarding. The sessions are
especially appropriate for persons who want to explore the possibility of becoming a mentor. Topics include the mission and goals of the program, the responsibilities and rewards of mentors, program
demographics and requirements, confidentiality and the qualities of successful mentors. The program explains practical techniques and discusses possible additional training opportunities.