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A Mentor Is a Hero in the Life of a Child

Spending time with a child may seem like an ordinary thing to do. But mentors make an extraordinary difference in the lives of young people. To their mentees, they’re heroes.

Many more adults are needed to become positive role models to young people in at-risk situations. In honor of National Mentoring Month this January, mentoring programs can bring attention to the good work they do and encourage more adults to become mentors. Here’s how:

Use NCFY’s printable postcards and posters to kick-start your effort to recruit new mentors.
   
 
 
   
View and send NCFY's mentoring e-postcard.
   
Visit the MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership Web site for more information about mentoring.
 
 
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