The Gift of Volunteer / Mentoring

All children and adolescents have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society. Unfortunately, not all of them get the support they need. That’s where mentoring comes in.

What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a one-to-one or group relationship that one or more adults develop with one or more young people to help them develop and succeed.



What are the benefits of mentoring?
• Improving self-esteem
• Keeping young people in school
• Helping improve academic skills
• Leading young people to resources they might not find on their own
• Providing support for new behaviors, attitudes and ambitions
• Increasing young people’s ability to seek and keep jobs

  Children and adolescents benefit tremendously from having a caring adult
  in their lives — it not only increases self-confidence, it encourages trust in
  those around them and promotes hope for the future.

Who can become a mentor?
Individuals, corporations and organizations who want to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents can become mentors. MercyFirst has mentoring opportunities available throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. MercyFIrst mentors must be over 18 and complete an application and clearance process.

For more information on Mentoring opportunities on Long Island, and Brooklyn please fill out our on-line Volunteer/Mentoring Request Form.

Think you don't have time to mentor? Ask about volunteering opportunities.