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Forsyth's Mentor Me Goes on a Road Trip
Mentor Me North Georgia is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people through mentoring programs.
Mentors and their mentees from Forsyth County recently took a road trip across town to see a Gwinnett Gladiators hockey game at the Gwinnett Arena.
The sporting event is just one of the many fun activities the local non-profit sponsors throughout the year for volunteer mentors and their mentees. Mentor Me North Georgia is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people through mentoring programs.
Mentor Bill Schabel and Brian, a student at South Forsyth Middle School and Bill's third mentee, were at the game with a few others from the group and had a blast.
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"When I decided to become a mentor, originally I just wanted to help someone," said Bill. "But I soon learned that mentoring was more than just a way to give back, it's just so much fun doing things together. Hunting is one of the things Brian and I enjoy most. I'm teaching him how to hunt, and we have a great time. More important, we have become close friends. I recommend mentoring to anyone who wants to make difference in a young person's life."
Brian chimed in and said he enjoys spending time with his mentor and doing fun things together.
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"Bill has become almost like a second father," he said.
Watching the mentors and mentees spend quality time together is one of many important goals of Mentor Me North Georgia, according to Sylvia Cardona, the organization's executive director.
“Everyone had so much fun, and it was great to see our mentees enjoy themselves," she said. "Outings like this not only give the kids and their mentors the opportunity to have fun and build their relationships, but they all get to know each other better. And, it helps the kids to continue developing their social skills."
Mentor Me provides traditional one-on-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children and young people. Children between the ages of six and 17 who need and want a mentor are matched with adults who can serve as role models.
For more information about Mentor Me, or to inquire about becoming a mentor, contact Sylvia at 678-341-8028. Or visit the Mentor Me website.
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