Mentoring in Northeast Iowa

Mentoring

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Mentoring Programs are designed for Youth ages 5-16. All mentors are screened.

Mentor application for Adults / Mentee Application for Kids

What is Mentoring All About

Connecting youth with adults
Building friendships
Developing healthy relationships
Being a role model
Making a difference

Mentoring . . .

connects youth with caring adults who can help them aspire, achieve, and develop to their fullest potential.
gives youth the opportunity to establish a healthy and appropriate relationship with an adult.
provides adults opportunities to do a variety of fun and recreational activities with youth.

Mentors (17 & older)

Must be 17 years old or over
Able to share 4 to 5 hours per month with a youth
Enjoy playing, laughing, and communicating with a youth
Believing the value of investing in your community's future
Desire to make a difference in a youth's life
Families and/or couples are encouraged to be mentors

Mentees (ages 5-16)

Wish to spend time with a caring adult
Enjoy having fun
Like doing a variety of activities in the community

Suggested Activities

Bowling
Fishing
Reading
Swimming
Skiing
Attending a play or movie
Playing basketball
Playing miniature golf
Enjoying a park or museum

Walking
Picnics
Sledding
Biking
Roller-skating at rink
Ice Skating
Going to the library
Baking Cookies
Golfing

Being a Mentor. . .

". . . gives me an excuse to act like a kid again and laugh."
". . . keeps me young!"
". . . helps me realize how lucky I am."

What I Like About Having a Mentor. . .

". . . is spending time with her makes me not think about the bad things in my life."
". . . it gives me courage and strength to face the day."
". . . my mentor likes the same things that I like. It's fun!"

Youth Waiting for Mentoring...

My Name is Evan and I live in Decorah with my family. I love swimming, biking, going to sporting events, and having fun. I am 12 years old. I would like either a guy or gal to be my mentor.
Hello! This is Kyle. I am 10 years old and live in Calmar. I like acting, soccer, being out in nature, fishing, four wheeling, and walking. I want to get a job and go to acting college when I grow up.
Hi! I'm Betty and I'm 9 years old. I want to be a vet when I grow up. I enjoy horseback riding, movies, shopping, painting, and scrapbooking. I live in Harpers Ferry with my family.
Hi! This is Karl and I am 5 years old and live in Cresco. I enjoy fishing, building things, swimming, going to movies, and 4-wheeling. When I am older I want to be a farmer. I live with my mom, sisters, and brother. Mom wants me to have a friend who is a caring person.
Hi! I'm Tommy and I'm 11 years old. I like playing football, fishing, dirt bike/motorcycle riding, shooting hoops, and bowling. I live in Waukon with my mom.
Hello there! This is Carl. I am 5 years old. I like to roller
skate,swim, fish, go sledding, and ride my bike. I like
going to the parkand eating pizza. Come play with me.

How Can I Help or Get Involved?

Become a mentor
Request a mentor
Serve on an advisory committee
Donate funds for program activities
Families can become mentors allowing each family
member to be a part of the youth's mentoring experience

Contact the Following Programs for Your County:

Building Bridges Through Mentoring

Winneshiek County: 563.387.1720, ext. 108

MY Club

Howard County: 563.387.1720, ext. 108

Allamakee Mentoring Program

Allamakee County: 563.387.1720, ext.108

Valley Mentoring Program

Valley School District: 563.423.5171

Serving:

Allamakee | Howard | Winneshiek | Fayette

All mentors are screened to determine
appropriateness for the program.

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