Thoughts to Consider to Help You Through a Difficult Time

Are you feeling stagnated in your life, searching for a mission?  Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor?   Mentoring a disadvantaged person could be one of the most significant contributions you may be able to make to yourself and your community.  No special talents are necessary for becoming a mentor.  The best attributes a mentor can possess are patience, kindness, empathy, tolerance and commitment.

Sharing your life experiences and wisdom with a person can be invaluable for that person.  Many people previously incarcerated are at risk for delinquent behavior.  Often they don’t have a solid role model.  When you mentor you give your mentee the opportunity to make better choices and they will have a better life.  If you have the time and ability to mentor, you may find that you will get as much out of the experience as the mentee.  Knowing that you are making a difference in a person’s life is an amazing feeling.  Also spending time with others in need helps keep you young at heart.

How do I become a mentor with the Old Pueblo Community Services?  Potential mentors submit an application which includes an application and interest letter.  You would then meet with our staff for an interview.  When a mentor is matched with a mentee, the mentor commits to meeting with the mentee at least once a month.

To find out about mentoring opportunities: call Mentoring Associates, Paige Maier – 520 - 546-0122 (x 221), or Doug Davis – 520-546-0122 (x 202)    Address:  Old Pueblo Community Services, 4501 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711 or visit The OPCS website:  www.oldpueblocommunityservices.org.  

For other volunteer opportunities at Old Pueblo Community Services, such as sorting donations, Food Bank Pick-Up for our transitional housing programs, and office opportunities.  For more volunteer opportunities call Jan Rudolph at (520) 546-0122 x 226 or Rene Myers 520) 546-0122  x 223

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