Volunteers in Providence Schools (VIPS)
The child’s needs, our goals
The complexity of today's society demands that responsibility for the
well-being of our children extends beyond home and school. Our survival
as a nation depends on how well we nurture and challenge our youth.
In the United States today, parents are the central source of emotional,
financial and social support for their children. However, sometimes a
more extensive support network is required to make certain that children
do not succumb to the many pressures and issues encountered daily among
their peers. Mentors can help supplement family support and provide
another stable presence for children of all ages.
Neighborhood schools are trying to help such students, but most schools
are overburdened. The one-to-one relationship with a mentor can help
a
child with many problems that affect life at home and at school, such
as a
lack of self-esteem, poor work habits, alienation, and lack of information
about the community and the world of work.
Origin of “Mentoring”
“
Mentoring” comes from mythology:
Ulysses asked his friend Mentor to
counsel his son Telemachus.
What is a Mentor?
A Mentor is a positive, caring adult who spends quality time with a
youngster to make a change in his or her life. To be able to help a
child, a good mentor must do two things: make a connection with a child;
and use that connection to convey a message.
To make a connection means to gain the trust of the child and foster
mutual respect. The message is twofold: you are worth my time because
you are a valuable human being, and I can offer you ways to expanhorizons and increase the likelihood of achieving success.
Help Providence Public School Students Succeed!
Volunteers In Providence
Schools is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in Providence Public
Schools. VIPS seeks caring,
consistent adults to boost students’ reading scores through a high impact
reading program. We provide training and support; the kids provide enthusiasm,
appreciation - and results! VIPS
tutors are asked to volunteer for a minimum of one hour a week. This initiative has proven successful
in dramatically increasing key reading skills, class participation,
self-confidence, and motivation.
VIPS volunteers come from different backgrounds, experiences and ages. No experience is necessary. We will train you. Join our network of more than 1,200
volunteers. You can make a
difference in the life of a child - and the future!
Please Contact VIPS Today!
((401)- 274-3240
rkelly@vips4kids.org
www.vips4kids.org
