Big Buddy Program 1415 Main Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
(225) 388-9737 [email protected]
www.bigbuddyprogram.org
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The presenters views are not always in agreement with the views
of other practitioners in the field. The presenters presentation is
based on knowledge of the field, best-practice strategies, and over
30 years of experience liberating resources and designing program
structures that work for young people. Please use the information
to investigate its validity in your community.
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Why Do You Mentor?
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Poverty Crime Academic Failure
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Why Do You Mentor? Why do youth come to your program? Poverty
Crime Academic Failure
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Relationship with caring and positive adults High, clear and
fair expectations Opportunities for participation and
contribution
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Current high school graduation rate = 59% Youth are not
prepared for college or careers, thus resulting in a negative
outlook for life success Declining resources Wheres the
product?
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Dedicated and Trained Staff Community Partners with various
resources (space, expertise, cash, people) Afterschool tutoring
program Vehicles Board of Directors, many of who were business
owners School partners Program funding Current success with
elementary and middle school youth Mentors Reputation
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Establish Consistency Provide Structure Offer Choice Allow for
Social Interaction Allow for Leadership Opportunities Naming is
important Training/Professional Development for all Parties in the
Mentor/Mentee relationship.
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Big Buddy Program 1415 Main Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
(225) 388-9737 [email protected] www.bigbuddyprogram.org
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