On our End of Year Mentor Evaluation, we asked our mentors to tell us what they have learned from their mentoring experience.

"I learned that I need to give more to others. To listen closely to what someone else needs. To show love and kindness to others."

"I learned that sometimes children just need to know that someone cares about how they are and what happens in their lives."

"I learned that I cannot make things better for her, but I can be a friend she can depend on."

"I have a better understanding of what life is like in a lower socio-economic level. It's much different knowing someone than reading statistics. I'm much more understanding and tolerant - but I'm also more aware of the gaps and wish they could be addressed better on a large scale."

                                           

"I learned that silence can sometimes be important in communication, take time to think; some of the best conversation follows."

"I learned that my grandkids don't need everything they want. They really just need someone to listen. "

"I learned that all kids have something positive to offer to society."

"I learned that I should never underestimate the influence words can have."