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By Carol Lucking
Special to the Rappahannock News
January is National Mentoring Month, a time for communities across the country to celebrate the benefits received from mentoring relationships.
A recent national survey showed that half of American adults had an interest in becoming a mentor; a trusted, supportive adult in a young person’s life. While all youth can benefit from having a relationship with a caring adult outside the family, statistics show that “at risk” youths’ lives are especially enhanced by having a mentor.
Rooted in history
Mentoring dates back to 700 B.C. The ancient Greeks developed mentoring because they understood that quality time with adults could positively shape the future of its youth, benefiting the whole community, as well. Tbday, in the United States and throughout the world, trained, caring adults volunteer to be matched with youth through local programs that are designed to meet the needs of its communities.
Starfish Mentoring
Program
Starfish Mentoring Program, Rappahannock’s one-on-one mentoring organization, has been serving county youth since 1997.
Starfish has grown to hold an important place in our community in helping youth develop to their fullest potential. Young people who have mentors enjoy improved family and peer relationships, show improved school performance and better attitudes about learning.
Experts say self-esteem is greatly enhanced as mentors allow youth to feel important and that they are worth spending time with. They feel listened to and are introduced to new
Volunteers
needed to help
Hospice of die
Rapidan
Hospice volunteers share a gift of time and talent.
A special training class for new Hospice of the Rapidan volunteers is being held at Leed Episcopal Church located at 4332 Leeds Manor Road in Markham.
The class will meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., beginning Thursday, January 27th.
Anyone interested in volunteer activities with Hospice of the Rapidan, whether in direct patient or non-patient assistance, is encouraged to participate.
The comprehensive training program helps people determine where their talents can best be put to use, as well as providing a soli4 background on the unique opportunities of being a hospice volunteer.
See the Volunteer Services page at www.hotr.org for examples of volunteer services and activities.
Call Ruth Pavlik, Volunteer Coordinator, at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the class (540825-4840); or send an e-mail inquiry to rpavlik@nexet.net.
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