My Journey

As a first year student at Butler, I had the opportunity to mentor an ornery, funny, and bright first grader who knew she taught me every week about the cool new shows on Disney and Nickelodeon, but she didn't know that she taught me so much about empathy, listening, and even introspection. College Mentors for Kids is free of charge to all little buddies and please help me meet my fundraising goal and keep this program as accessible as possible. It's one of my favorite things about my week in college and I am so excited to share the connections I make again this year. 

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Did you know that mentoring transforms lives? Research shows that kids with mentors view themselves and their futures more positively than those without mentors. Not only do they view themselves in a more confident light, but they also achieve more positive outcomes in school, the workplace, and their communities. We all know that growing up is challenging, but, with a mentor, it’s a little easier. And that’s exactly why I’ve chosen to be volunteer with College Mentors.

College Mentors for Kids connects kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures.

I enjoy volunteering because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week and participate in fun activities together with other mentors and buddies. I also enjoy learning alongside my buddy about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. Not only do we like exploring our world together, but my little buddy helps me grow as a person too. This program helps me to give back to my community, and I'm learning important leadership skills in the meantime.

I can't do all of this without your help, though. Please consider making a gift to help me meet my fundraising goal! Your contribution will allow us to continue this program on our campus so that we can spread the powering of mentoring.