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Northfield HCI - Mentoring

Northfield Mentoring Coalition - I want to be a mentor!

The Coalition’s Core Values

* Relationships are POWERFUL!
* Youth offer much to adults, and adults have much to offer youth.
* The community has the ability to foster positive youth development.
* Every child can benefit from a mentor.

Mentoring Facts:

National research has shown the powerful impact of mentoring on youth. Researchers found that children who meet regularly with a mentor are:
* 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school
* less likely to skip class
* less likely than their peers to start using drugs
* 33% less likely to hit someone

Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Public Private Ventures

Programs of the Northfield Mentoring Coalition

NAME
FOCUS
CONTACT
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota
Provides 1:1 relationships with caring & positive mentors. The program provides community-based and school site matches for kids who would benefit from an additional positive friend.
Youth ages
4-14 years
Kristin Smith
507-334-0258
Building on Promise
Group mentoring opportunities for high school youth. Youth meet once a week to learn a new skill together with adults from the community.
Youth in
grades 9 & 10

Andrea Howells, Coordinator
507-334-3817

Connected Kids
One to one relationships between students and caring adults. Matches meet at school before, during or after school hours and continue through the summer. Mentors provide academic support, encouragement, friendship and fun.
Youth in
grades 4-8
 Linda Oto, Coordinator
507-664-3655
Mainstreet Mentors
Community-based project pairing adult mentors with youth interested in learning about a topic. One to one mentors provide skill building opportunities & a positive connection with an adult.
Youth ages
12-18 years

Josh Hinnenkamp
507-663-0715
Project Friendship
Matches youth with student volunteers from St. Olaf and Carleton colleges. Youth meet weekly with their “buddy” on campus. Activities determined by interest, time and energy.
Youth in
grades 2-7
Kathy Lansing, Program Director
507-645-6762

Be a Mentor.

Your time.
Their future.

 student & mentor
Building Positive Relationships student & mentor
Thank you for your interest in being a mentor to a Northfield young person!
In order for us to match you with the mentoring agency that best meets your preferences and availability, please fill out the simple form below.

NORTHFIELD MENTORING COALITION
1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057,
507-664-3524, northfieldmentor@yahoo.com


First Name                 Last Name
  
Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Place of Employment
Your Age Group
16-18    19-25    26-40    41-64    65+
Hours Available per Week
1-2 hours    3-4 hours    5+   
Weekly Availability
Every Week    Every Other Week   
Days Available
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday    
Times Available
Morning Hours  
Afternoon Hours  
Evening Hours  
Other day/time information:
Mentee Age Preference:
Elementary Middle School High School
Mentoring Location Preference:
In the community On site Either
Language fluency:
Spanish Sign Language Other
If other, please specify 
Areas of Interest (things you like to do, things
you are interested in, skills your have, ways
you spend your time!):
Any experiences you've had working with kids:
Anything else you'd like to tell us:
Are you willing to be publicly recognized
for your efforts?
Yes    No   

Northfield Healthy Community Initiative
Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC)
1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS 128
Northfield, MN  55057, 507-664-3524
Coordinators: Zach Pruitt or Julie Bubser