Mentoring Makes A Difference is a one-on-one program in the Rolla, Newburg, and St. James school districts. Referred students are matched with an adult volunteer from the community and meet with their mentor once a week in a supervised setting.
Students are referred in a variety of ways including by counselors, teachers, and parents. Research has shown that students enrolled in mentoring programs are less likely than their peers to start using illicit drugs, are able to improve their school attendance and academic performance, and improve their relationships with family and friends.
Some Mentors Have Said
“…watching her perform better each year as a student makes my time volunteering worth more than I ever could have imagined.” –Mckenzie Scott
“As much as they enjoy it, mentors too have a great time getting away from everyday life and being a kid for a little bit.” –Bradley Bales
“My mentee reminds me to look at life in a less serious perspective.” –Nina Govella
“You get to show them that with their own mind and time they can do just about anything. This is something I hope they carry with them after leaving the program, and for the rest of their life.” –Mason Donnell
Prevention Consultants of Missouri 