Every day an old man walked the beach with a pail, picking up starfish that had been washed in by the tide and throwing them back into the sea.  On day a young boy stopped the old man and asked, “Why do you throw the starfish back? It doesn’t matter.  More will wash up on the shore again tomorrow.”  The man picked a starfish out of his pail and threw it as far as he could back into the sea, and replied….”It mattered to this one.”

                                                                                                                ----------Leave your mark in the sand-----Become a mentor!

 

Co-Pilots are volunteer adult mentors to children. They are the hidden heroes who inspire and encourage young people, not because it is written in a job description, but simply because they care about the young people of East Texas.  Co-Pilots provide young people with a special encouraging relationship that will hopefully become a foundation for success in that child’s life.

 

Forever Friends matches girls with caring women who are willing to fulfill the role of a special person willing to give extra encouragement and attention and communicate a deep belief in their potential.

 

Co-Pilot and Forever Friends mentors meet weekly with their mentees during the day and often around the lunch hour.

 

Longview’s Partners in Prevention provides opportunities throughout the year for mentors and mentees to participate in planned group activities such as field trips or sporting events to strengthen and celebrate friendships.

 

 

                           Statistics

 

Young People with mentors are:

¯46% less likely to begin using drugs

¯27% less likely to begin using alcohol

¯53% less likely to skip school

¯37% less likely to skip a class

¯33% less likely to hit someone

 

        What does it take to become a mentor?

¯A caring heart

¯Attend two training sessions

¯Meet weekly at school with student

¯Make a one year commitment to the program

 

To become a mentor, call Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019.