Mentoring Information for PROSPECTIVE MENTORS:
There is a voluntary Mentoring program for the juveniles of St. Joseph County through Greater Holy Temple, COGIC.
This is a VOLUNTARY program for juveniles that are eligible to be released back into the community.
THE GOAL:
The goal of the mentoring program is to provide positive influences for juveniles and their families who may need a little extra attention and a good support system.
The program will give guidance in educational, practical, and spiritual matters.
WHAT'S A MENTOR?
A Mentor is not a Parent, Teacher, or Coach
A Mentor is:
A caring adult
Someone to hang out with
Someone to talk and give you positive advice
Why should I become a Mentor?
To help youth who needs guidance.
To help a youth through the rough times.
To give extra attention and support to someone in need.
To help keep a youth to stay on track and to meet their goals.
To give a youth an opportunity to meet new people and experience new things.
What else you need to know:
Mentors will meet at least once a week with their youth.
Mentors and youths will be matched by similarities and interests.
This is a paid program.
Mentors will go through an application process.
Mentors must be at least 21 years or older.
Any further questions you may contact:
Sean Coleman, Assistant Director of Detention (574) 235-5406 scoleman@jjconline.org
Elder Lee Ross, Greater Holy Temple Church Coordinator (574) 234-2351
Mentoring Information for PARENTS/JUVENILES:
There is a voluntary Mentoring program for the juveniles of St. Joseph County through Greater Holy Temple, COGIC.
This is a VOLUNTARY program for juveniles that are eligible to be released back into the community.
THE GOAL:
The goal of the mentoring program is to provide positive influences for juveniles and their families who may need a little extra attention and a good support system.
The program will give guidance in educational, practical, and spiritual matters.
WHAT'S A MENTOR?
A Mentor is not a Parent, Teacher, or Coach
A Mentor is:
A caring adult
Someone to hang out with
Someone to talk and give you positive advice
Why would I want a Mentor?
To have someone who is in your corner.
To have an extra person to turn to when things get rough.
To have someone to help keep you on track to meet your goals.
To have an opportunity to meet new people and experience new things.
What else you need to know:
You should only be in the program if you want to.
It will not effect your court requirements in any way.
You and your Mentor will meet at least once a week.
Mentors and youths will be matched by similarities and interests.
Any further questions you may contact:
Sean Coleman, Assistant Director of Detention (574) 235-5406 scoleman@jjconline.org