Mentors making a difference

It’s never too early to start learning about the power of the work. Our GoodGuides youth mentoring initiative focuses on at-risk teens in our community—those in danger of dropping out of school, getting involved with drugs and alcohol, or making other harmful choices. Our volunteer mentors serve as positive role models who encourage teens to stay in school, make good decisions and prepare for productive careers.

We’re always seeking teens and volunteer mentors for the GoodGuides program. All volunteers receive a minimum of six hours of training and must commit to a one-year mentoring relationship, spending at least four hours a month with their teen.

If you know a teen who would benefit from a GoodGuides relationship, or if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, please call Elizabeth McCombs at
(309) 682-1113 ext. 2115 or email emccombs@goodwillpeo.org.

 

  • Being in the GoodGuides Program has given me new and
    good ideas of what I want to do with my future."     - GoodGuides Youth
  • "I like the conversation I have with my mentee. I'm learning to
    look at life through other's lenses."     - GoodGuides Volunteer
  • "My mentor has taught me self control and respect"
    - GoodGuides Youth
  • "I think the changes being made are small, but by persistently
    trying to bring something positive for the kids to learn, I think it
    is beneficial in the long run."     - GoodGuides Volunteer
  • "Being in the GoodGuides Program gives you a positive figure
    in your life that many of us need and want, but just don't have."
    - GoodGuides Youth
  • "In the beginning, my mentee rarely smiled. Now she smiles
    all the time."     - GoodGuides Volunteer