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Role of a Mentor

Mentors play an extremely important role in The Challenge Foundation. The mentor partners with the student, his or her family, and Challenge to provide on-going support, encouragement, and meaningful experiences for their mentee.

Challenge mentors can look forward to:

  • Forming a supportive and open relationship with the scholar and serving as a role model.
  • Mutual growth with your scholar as you explore each other’s interests.
  • Supporting the scholar’s academic life by taking an interest in their school life and experiences.
  • A lasting friendship with the scholar and their family.
  • Shared community experiences through Challenge Foundation activities.
  • Being part of a team, building trusting relationships with the family and the Challenge Foundation.

INSPIRED EXPERIENCES

“I find mentoring not only rewarding but fun. I am so lucky to be a mentor to a kid who is absolutely brilliant. She is just so smart and capable and a ton of fun to hang out with. She understands what an amazing opportunity she has and she truly appreciates it. I have found the program to be so fulfilling through my relationship with my mentee, but also with the group of people that make The Challenge Foundation possible.”

“I am so grateful to be in my third year of mentoring with the Challenge Foundation. The positive attitudes, dedicated and consistent drive and compassionate personalities of the CF scholars and staff are remarkable examples of how we should all conduct ourselves. To be a small part of the integral CF program that will assist these fantastic young people in achieving their potential is a true blessing.”

“Mentoring takes work, creativity and dedication that teaches you that giving to another is the best gift you can give to yourself.”

“Other than raising my own children, I find mentoring through the Challenge Foundation to be the most rewarding experience of my life.”

“This experience has enriched my life, by seeing my mentee mature, gain self confidence, dedicate herself to helping others and her thirst for knowledge and hard work. Her family is extremely supportive of her accomplishments and sacrifice a great deal to help her reach her life’s goals.”