Aim Right Ministries 1013 N. 13th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 462-1987 info@aimright.org

Mentoring Common sense, experience, and numerous studies tell us that the most effective way to influence youth is through spending quality one on one time with them. Typically a mentor spends 2-3 hours per week with the same youth for at least a 6 month period. The types of activities they are involved in depend on the particular interests of the mentor and youth. First, they must build a relationship from which the mentor earns the right to be heard by the youth. Through becoming acquainted with each other's interests, likes and dislikes, family background, school and work situations, trust begins to be formed. Once a youth is convinced the mentor really has his or her best interests in mind, then he or she will be willing to communicate about the many issues that affect their life directly. Because of neglect on the part of many inner city parents, many children are growing up feeling very alone and uncared for. Becoming a mentor is a way to fill in some of the gaps, build a potential life long relationship with a child and really make a difference.