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Mentoring

Why Mentoring

Research shows youth benefit from having four-six non-parental caring adults in their life to support them in promoting positive and healthy life choices and reduce risks associated with anti-social behavior and social isolation.

Mentoring relationships are essential to helping students discover who they are, develop skills, and learn how to engage with the world. (source: Search Institute)

“Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter.“

– Mentor

“I like being able to talk to someone else. I also like being able to get another perspective on things. I have someone to talk to that understands me and understands what I am going through.”

–Mentee

Student

Students in FYI experience:

  • NIncreased self-confidence and an improved sense of self-worth
  • NA better understanding of accountability and social responsibility
  • NImproved communication skills particularly in identifying and dealing with emot
  • NHealthier social interactions with peers and family members

Community

The Fishers community benefits by:

  • NHaving engaged, socially responsible individuals that are invested in the future and success of Fishers
  • NIncreased social connection and volunteer opportunities improve the overall health of individuals and their communities.
  • NMore adults who know how to engage those younger than themselves in common everyday interaction, helping younger people feel like they are valued and appreciated as members of the community.

“My son has increased his awareness about what it means to be a positive male in the community by his mentor’s example.”

–Guardian

“I’ve learned a lot about myself through this experience. I’m able to step back and evaluate things from new perspectives. It’s so humbling and gratifying getting to help a young person learn to navigate the big picture world while embracing and enjoying the small day to day moments as well. This experience is not just about student growth, it’s facilitating my personal growth as well.”

–Mentor

Mentor

FYI mentors benefit from:

  • NGaining an appreciation and understanding of the local school system and issues youth face
  • NBeing challenged and growing just as much as the mentee
  • NLearning how to connect with and support a student in their journey
Youth who are Mentored are 78% more likely to volunteer in their communities, 90% interested in becoming a mentor, 130% more likely to hold leadership positions.
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