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Why mentoring?
Make a difference
WHAT MAKES A GOOD MENTOR?
A few things to understand about the role of a mentor.
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52%
With a mentor, percent of at-risk youth less likely than their peers to skip school.
130%
With a mentor, percent of at-risk youth more likely to hold a leadership position in a club or sport.
55%
With a mentor, percent of at risk youth more likely to be enrolled in college.
46%
With a mentor, percent of at-risk youth less likely than their peers to start using drugs.
90%
With a mentor, percent of at-risk youth who reported interest in becoming mentors themselves.
78%
With a mentor, percent of at-risk youth more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.