Operation Starfish Mentor Program Mentor Coordinator - Jan Holowati - 503-873-0405                 Be a Mentor - Befriend A Child So you're looking for an interesting volunteer assignment. Terrific! You'll find that mentoring can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you will ever have. All it takes to become a mentor is a caring adult who is committed, responsible and a good listener. Operation Starfish is a school-based Mentor Program that elicits involvement from schools, businesses, churches and individuals who are willing to make a difference by spending time with a child each week. Our mission is to guide youth through one-on-one relationships with positive role models. Our goals are to foster resiliency in children through informal and creative means (games, music, art, and literature) and to develop positive self esteem. Remember: Mentoring not only helps the child you mentor-it also provides you with a great experience. "...To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world." unknown author.   Job Description - Mentor Purpose - Provide friendship, support, and positive role modeling for children and youth, in order to enhance self- esteem, promote resiliency and a healthy lifestyle. Responsibilities - Interact on a one-to-one basis with a child or youth through conversation, scholastic and/or recreational activities. Training - Mentoring 101 through Oregon Mentors and the Oregon National Guard (3 hr. class). Commitment- Working with a student, fourth through eighth grade) at a school in the Silver Falls School District for a minimum of one hour each week during the school year. Supervision - School Mentor Coordinator and/or designated assistant Qualifications - Be a least eighteen years of age; Desire to promote positive growth in a child or youth; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Good interpersonal skills; Perseverance; Flexibility; Patience "All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them." Earvin "Magic" Johnson    OPERATION STARFISH MENTOR PROGRAM YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
503-873-0405 - PO Box 114 - 421 S. Water Street - Silverton, Oregon 97381