Just 4 Youth
A Black Youthled advisory group that promotes youth participation actively adding their voices to youth services, advocates on youth issues, build partnership and empower youth as leaders.
Want to make a difference in the lives of black youth in Bramptonring the voices of your peers to the table APPLY to become a member of the youth council; we would love to hear from you.
Before becoming a mentor, here are a few things to understand about the role of mentoring. Most of us have had a teacher, supervisor or coach who has been a mentor to us and made a positive difference in our lives.
These people wear many hats, acting as delegators, role models, cheerleaders, policy enforcers, advocates, and friends. Mentors assume these different roles during the course of a relationship, and share some basic qualities:
Become A Mentor
A Black Youth-led advisory group that promotes youth participation by actively adding their voices to youth services, advocates on youth issues, builds partnership and empowers youth as leaders.Want to make a difference in the lives of black youth in Brampton? Bring the voices of your peers to the table. APPLY to become a member of the youth council; we would love to hear from you.Before becoming a mentor, here are a few things to understand about the role of mentoring. Most of us have had a teacher, supervisor or coach who has been a mentor to us and made a positive difference in our lives.These people wear many hats, acting as delegators, role models, cheerleaders, policy enforcers, advocates, and friends. Mentors assume these different roles during the course of a relationship, and share some basic qualities:
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A sincere desire to be involved with a young person
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Respect for young people
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Active listening skills
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Empathy
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Ability to see solutions and opportunities
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Flexibility
BENEFITS
Mentoring relationships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their mentees, and that mentoring has enabled them to:
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Have fun
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Achieve personal growth and learn more about themselves
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Improve their self-esteem and feel they are making a difference
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Gain a better understanding of other cultures and develop a greater appreciation for diversity
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Feel more productive and have a better attitude at work
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Enhance their relationships with their own children
Above all, a good mentor is willing to take the time to get to know their mentee, to learn new things that are important to the young person, and even to be changed by their relationship.
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