Decatur Youth Services Department – Decatur, Alabama

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Every 3^rd Thursday of each month Decatur Youth Services will be holding a Mentoring Training Session for Volunteers who want to become involved in the community by mentoring the youths in Decatur City Schools.

Mentors must:

• • Be willing to mentoring a child for an hour each week. You can read to them, play games, have lunch, help with homework etc. (We will confirm with the school the best time to meet)
  • Commit to 6 months to a year
  • Stick to the schedule
  • Set high expectations
  • Be understanding.
  • Background check will be done (few exceptions police officers, social workers etc.)

Benefits for youth:

• • Increased high school graduation rates
  • Lower high school dropout rates
  • Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
  • Better attitude about school
  • Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
  • Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Improved behavior, both at home and at school
  • Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
  • Improved interpersonal skills