For more than a decade, PEAK has focused on mentoring youth, which youth development experts agree is a critical element in any child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. It builds a sense of industry and competency, boosts academic performance and broadens horizons. Without doubt, young people who have the benefit of caring adult mentors navigate the path to adulthood more successfully (Mentoring in America, 2005). Research shows that youth who participate in mentoring relationships experience a number of positive benefits. Read more
Responding Mentoring - Dealing with Difficult Issues
Topics for Discussion between Mentors and High School Age Youth
Making the Most of Mentoring an Adolescent
Aren't Mentors for Little Kids
Promoting Positive, Honest Communication with your Mentee
If you are a current PEAK mentor, please proceed to the Mentor Members Only Area for more information.
Mentors are an integral part of the PEAK partnership. We are so thankful to those of you who have volunteered your time and have put your hearts into helping a young person to be successful. THANK YOU!
Have you taken some time off from mentoring and ready to work with a young person again? We would love for you to mentor a new student in our upcoming freshman class. But, if life changes won't allow you to mentor at this time, please let us know if you are interested in volunteering and/or supporting PEAK in some other way. We want to hear from you!