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Share An Hour Mentoring Program
"Who is the person who brought a little 'magic' into your life, growing
up?" Through the Share an Hour Mentoring Program by the Springfield
Rotary/Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship Collaboration, citizens of
the area have been able to be a friend to the youth of our community.
They share everyday activities—exploring new horizons, and experiencing
the joy that simple moments of friendship can bring. Within those
moments there is magic that can bring to the life of a young
person.
"The Fulton Mentoring Project has been a terrific experience for many
of us who otherwise have few opportunities to interact with young
children after our own have grown," stated Chuck Dominick, VP for
University Advancement at Wittenberg University and mentor in the
project. "I was amazed that my Fulton third grader looked forward to
our time together with such enthusiasm—an enthusiasm that I shared.
Many of the children in the program seemed starved for some positive
adult attention, and it was very humbling and rewarding to learn just
how much they valued the relationship."
By simply being a friend to a student at Fulton Elementary School for a
few hours a month, you can create a rich experience for yourself and
provide hope and magic into the life of that child. The only
requirements are a willingness to make a new friend and a desire to
share some fun with a young person. Our volunteers consistently say
that being a mentor is even more enjoyable and fulfilling than for the
mentee. "At first I wondered if I would make a good mentor for a third
grader with whom I had nothing in common. But after our very first
meeting, I knew that my 'little [sister]' was a perfect match for me,"
stated Jean Chepp of Springfield Rotary Club.
Please consider joining the community-supported Share An Hour Mentoring
Program for only one hour a week. We need your assistance this school
year and we guarantee that the experience will be a gratifying one for
you. For more information please contact Linda Shaffer at (937)
390-9900.
Click here for the Volunteer Application Form.
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