Why become a Mentor?
Research shows that mentors benefit from
- a sense of achievement
- a better understanding of young adults
- more effective communication skills
- improved knowledge and skills
- greater self-confidence & enhanced self-image
- public recognition & creation of networks with other
mentors and stakeholders
- a culturally and socially enriched life through developing
a caring and positive relationship
Who can become a Mentor?
We are looking for volunteers from all walks of life;
- that believe in the First Foundation vision
- that are highly motivated to contribute to the development of a
young person
- that have the time and capacity to commit to a young
person
- who are tertiary qualified
- that live in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and
Whangarei.
- that are patient, empathetic and have good listening
skills,
- that are culturally aware, non-judgmental and willing to work
with young people from different ethnic/cultural backgrounds from
their own.
The only stipulation we have is that potential mentors mustn't
have any criminal or serious traffic convictions, and as it is most
helpful for students to have mentors with a reasonable amount of
life experience, mentors are generally at least 25 years old.
Application
Inquire online or
download a full Mentor Information and
Application Pack and either post to First Foundation, PO Box
74197, Greenlane, Auckland 1546 or email to andrea.daly@firstfoundation.org.nz.