Mentoring Can Be Fun!

The Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau, JUMP program has plenty of kids on the waiting list. They are hoping to be matched with an adult to spend time together and do fun things. But what most people don’t know, it that mentoring is a fun, learning experience for adults as well. Studies show that adults who mentor are more active and healthier because they are getting out and doing more activities and they absolutely learn and grow from spending time with their mentee! Mentoring is a win/win for everyone!

Currently, the JUMP program is running 6 weekly profiles on the kids on the waiting list. Their names and ages have been changed slightly to protect their privacy. The following is a profile on a girl named Mary.

Mary is a 10-year-old girl who is part of a large family. Mary’s mom says Mary gets along good with her family and really tries hard to help out and be kind. She has a good attitude at home and at school. Mary is smart, cheerful and always smiling. Her mom says she likes to draw, ride a bike, go to parks, walk, go swimming, bowling, roller skating and doing her nails. She makes good grades in school and is liked by everyone. Her mom thinks Mary could benefit from a mentor because it would help her boost her confidence. Also, since her family is so large, it would get her out of the house more with some one on one time with another adult.

Mary says she likes school and her favorite subject is Art. Mary would like to be a veterinarian when she grows up because she likes all animals. Mary says she likes to go swimming, ride bikes, go to movies, eat out at Wendy’s and do her nails. Mary also collects jewelry. If she could learn something new, it would be how to paint! Mary says she is good at art and cleaning but could improve her math skills.

If Mary were matched with a mentor, she would like it to be a female who is funny and nice. She thinks it would be nice to get out of the house and is open to doing anything but especially swimming. She would like her mentor to know she is a little shy at first but is better once she gets to know someone.

Mary is very kind and well liked by everyone. She’s very helpful and easy to get along with. If you would like to mentor Mary, please contact Jill Hampton at 362-0694 ext. 103 or email [email protected].