Mentoring
 A mentor is someone who has found ways to succeed in life and cares enough to pass those lessons along. The good news is that mentoring works!
- Youth participating in mentoring relationships experience positive academic returns
- Better attendance
- Better chance of going on to higher education
- Better attitudes toward school
- Reduction in some negative youth behaviors
- Improved Self-esteem
- Leads young people to resources they might not find on their own
- Provides support for new behaviors, attitudes & ambitions
*Youth who meet regularly with mentors are:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin drinking alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 33% less likely to hit someone
*Making a Difference, An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Public Private Ventures, 1995. Benefits of Mentoring
Children are not the only ones whose lives can be changed by mentoring. For many mentors, the rewards of reaching out to another and building a close, trusting relationship are great, including an increase in personal enrichment, happiness, and self-knowledge.
Mentor Responsibilities
- Commit to mentoring a student for four years of high school.
- Meet with your mentee for at least four hours a month.
- Attend at least four special events a year, which count toward the required monthly meeting.
- Talk with your mentee at least twice a month, in addition to your monthly meeting.
- Attend at least two mentor training support sessions each year.
- Encourage successful academic habits and strategies.
- Encourage responsible behaviors.
Mentor Eligibility Requirements
To become a mentor, download the Mentor Application Forms below or call Student Mentor Partners at (586) 445-6295. Mentor Forms
Please complete all four (4) forms below and return them to the SMP office at 22777 Harper Avenue, Suite 301,
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.  Mentor Eligibility Requirements Form
Mentor Application Form Federal Background Check Form FIA Clearance Request Form
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