And see differences in themselves
Raise mentees aren’t the only ones who get something out of participating in the mentoring program; our mentors consistently tell us about a range of benefits that they experience. They are often surprised at how much they get out of the experience, and how they can take these skills into other parts of their lives. Raisementors saw statistically significant improvements in their:
Confidence in their ability to mentor a young person outside of Raise
Understanding of youth issues
Empathy for young people
This means that Raise mentors will be more comfortable starting conversations and checking in with young people in their lives, and better equipped to support them in the face of challenges. These outcomes help contribute to our broader goal of creating thriving communities.
‘It has made me much more appreciative of being a teenager and am engaging with my own child in a more empathetic and understanding way.’ - Pia, Mentor
The power of showing up | raise.org.au
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