Five mentoring lessons from footprints in the sand

Five mentoring lessons from footprints in the sand

“Who am I?” What is the meaning and purpose of my life?” Anyone who has moved alongside adolescents will appreciate that these are just two of the many questions, albeit key questions they are asking during their journey to become a young adult and...

62. More WOW! Moments as third program closes

Today will long remain as one of the most memorable days I have had being involved in a youth mentoring program. Sam (not her real name) came back! Sam had basically dropped out of school about seven weeks ago and had moved in with her boyfriend, who was a few years...

60. Winding down two programs and learning lessons

There are an interesting couple of weeks ahead, as two pilot programs come to an end.Most of the students have now completed their online Student Performer and it is clear that in the majority of mentoring relationships the students have made some significant...