Garden County TeamMates
November 29, 2006
Garden County
TeamMates
.Garden County TeamMates
Chapter was formed in order to help our district's young people
reach their full potential. The TeamMates Mentoring Program
is modeled after the original program begun by Tom and Nancy
Osborne in 1991. Tom and Nancy recognized that many of today's
youth are growing up without enough adult interaction. These
children need someone who can talk with them, help them set goals,
and reinforce basic skills, attitudes and other lessons of life.
The school-based, one-to-one mentoring program pairs adult
volunteers one-to-one with students. Adult TeamMates serve as
positive role models for those students who need extra adult
attention. An adult TeamMate is anyone who serves as a positive
role model, friend, champion, coach or guide and will take a
personal interest in the growth and development of the student.
Mentors meet with their student (mentee) at least one hour a week
during school hours. During this time together, they share in a
variety of activities which help them form and establish a trusting
relationship. Several group activities are planned throughout the
school year to recognize the mentor-mentee relationship and
celebrate the success of the program.
The Garden County TeamMates Chapter needs caring mentors to pair with our students. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Leo Turner, Garden County TeamMates Coordinator.
"Our young people face different challenges today that affect them personally. If we are going to make a difference, we have to get involved with them as one-to-one mentors. We thank you for your support and we know that one student at a time, we can make a difference, not only in this generation, but for the generations to come."
- Dr. Tom & Nancy Osborne
