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Mentoring: Making a Difference, One Child at a Time

The Facts... A child who meets with a mentor once a week is: Less likely to try illegal drugs Less likely to experiment with alcohol Less likely to skip school Less likely to get into a fight More likely to succeed in school What is Mentoring? For Leon County Schools, it is spending up to one hour, with one child, once a week. Mentoring sessions take place on school property, during the school day. Who can Mentor? Any adult who attends a formal mentor training and who can pass the LCS criminal background check can be a mentor. Who Qualifies? It doesn't matter where you live or what you do for a living. All that matters is that you care enough to commit to one child, once a week. Did You Know? All State Agencies and many local businesses allow up to one hour per week for mentoring. Ask about it! How can I become a Mentor? It is EASY! Get Trained Attend a 2 hour training session Get Fingerprinted Leon County Schools offers free, inkless fingerprinting and criminal background checks for anyone who completes the mentor training and paperwork process. Get Matched! After your background check is approved, your school-based mentoring coordinator will match you with a child. Got Questions? Visit the Leon County Schools Website at: www.leonschools.net go to the Community Tab and click on the Volunteers and Mentor Information link or call the Leon School Volunteer Program at 487-7800. Mentoring Changes Lives