Become a Mentor

Make a Difference

Compared to their peers, elementary and middle school students with mentors are:

• 53% less likely to skip school
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 37% less likely to skip a class
• 33% less likely to hit someone
• 27% less likely to begin drinking alcohol

73% of students said their mentors helped raise their goals and expectations

To apply to be a Black Bear Mentor, go to http://www.umaine.edu/volunteer/volunteer/bbmbbv.asp

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Visit the Bodwell Center for Service & Volunteerism

Hannibal Hamlin Hall, 3^rd Floor

For more information:

Call 207.581.1786 or contact Teron Allen, Michelle Martin, or Anastasia Bean on FirstClass.