What is a Traditional One-to-One Mentor?
Like other mentors, traditional mentors provide caring and guidance to their mentees through an on-going relationship. These mentors and mentees meet one-on-one at times and places that fit their schedules.  Duffy's Hope is currently recruiting volunteer mentors interested in makding a difference in the lives of youth ages 12-17.  Upon matching, those interested in serving as volunteer mentors will receive five hours of structured training on effecitve mentoring skills and on-going direct support from program staff. 

Typical Activities:

o       Passing a football, playing hoops

o       Baking cookies

o       Talking about school and friends—and life

o       Planning a project and doing it together

o       Exercising, crafts, playing computer games

o       Attending a festival or sporting event

What is Expected?

o       4 hours together per month (Mentors often choose twice/month, 2 hours/time)

o       Access to a dependable car with insurance

o       Being a good listener

o       Interest in developing a caring and supportive relationship

o       Looking for the young person's strengths and helping build them

o       Having fun together!