Benefits of Mentoring to Youth
Studies show that children who participate in mentoring programs

• Report better relationships with peers and parents.
• Demonstrate better attendance at school.
• Are less likely to use drugs and alcohol.
• Are more likely to go on to higher education.
• Enjoy spending time with their mentors.

Benefits of Mentoring to the Mentor
Pals mentors report that they

• Feel good about making a difference in a young person’s life.
• Learn new things about themselves.
• Have fun and enjoy the community involvement.
• Benefit from ongoing training and support from YouthZone

What the Youth and Mentors are Saying

• Being in the Pals program gave me a friend when I needed one most.
• My Pal taught me about manners and respect.
• Having a Pal put a smile in my heart.
• From having a Pal I learned that older and younger people can get along, despite age differences. It was awesome!
• The Pals program gave me a big brother and I learned that big brothers are the best thing in the world. Through my Pal I learned how to laugh at hard situations.
• As a volunteer mentor, I liked being able to make a difference in someone else’s life.
• I learned about patience, how to find a common ground and that sometimes just being there for someone is enough.
• I loved being able to spend time with someone who looked up to me as a positive role model. I learned that helping others feels very rewarding and trying to make a difference in someone else’s life is truly worth more than all the money in the world.
• It was fabulous and a wonderful experience.
• Being a volunteer mentor taught me time management, discipline and how to have fun.