WHAT IS A MENTEE?
A mentee is someone who has a mentor. It is a youth that enters into the mentoring program having strengths, abilities and assets of their own, but may not realize all that he/she has to offer. The focus of a mentoring relationship is to help youth gain self-esteem and self-confidence in order to bring out the youth’s strengths, abilities and assets through resources provided, experiences shared and mutual activities.
Who can be a mentee in the STARS program?
Be 7-17 years old.
Reside in the STARS service area.
Demonstrates a desire or willingness to participate in the program.
Willingness to agree to a year’s commitment, spending frequent and consistent time with their mentor.
Have parents or guardians permission and willingness to support a mentoring relationship.
Willingness to participate in special activities as scheduling permits.
STARS does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, or disability.
Mentors are not meant to replace parents, guardians, or teachers, or to play the role of disciplinarians or decision makers. Rather, they become part of a team of caring adults to that young person. Mentors can help encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, support academic achievement and introduce new ideas.