 
You Look Like a Mentor to Us
As we transition from National Mentoring Month into February, we still encourage you to help us find more people to join this effort. Starting with the person in your mirror.
Mentors are everyday people who take an interest in their community and the nation's future through their work with the generations that will follow us. And your presence in the life of a young person can make a world of difference.
One out of every three young people lack a trusted adult they can turn to for advice and guidance, denying millions the impact a mentoring relationship can have on their lives.
Studies have shown that youth who have a mentor are:
- More likely to attend and be more engaged in school
- More likely to finish high school and continue on to college
- More likely to form more positive social attitudes and relationships
- And less likely to start using drugs
Leading by example, mentors become role models who help point children in the right direction. This special relationship — combined with the guidance of parents, guardians, and teachers — can be the difference between success and failure for many youth.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is proud to support thousands of AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers who are mentoring youth in real life. These national service members are changing the lives of millions from their preschool days all the way to college and careers.
Perhaps somewhere in your past, you can think of someone who took an interest in your life and provided guidance that you still remember. You could be that person for someone else today. To learn how, visit our mentoring portal.
You see, there are just a few qualifications for great mentors. They just need time to share and be willing to care. Everything else is icing on the cake.
In Service,
CNCS Office of External Affairs
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