The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers designed to encourage elementary, middle and high school students to finish school and focus on future education and career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a student with her or his academic and social development.
In the 2013-2014 school year, over 400 mentors were matched with students.
Jim Black, a senior vice president at Caldwell Companies, commented on his CFISD volunteer experience:
"I've only been involved with the mentoring program for a short time, but it provides me a great opportunity to build into a young man's life. The experience is challenging at times, but is ultimately extremely rewarding. That moment when you "break through" with the student and develop a bond of trust is a game changer. Very pleased to be in the program and would highly recommend it to other potential mentors."
To become a mentor you must:
- attend a training session;
- complete a global volunteer/mentor application; and
- consent to a criminal record check.
Dates for training sessions can be found on the district website. If you would like to schedule mentor training at your place of business, contact Leslie Francis by email or phone, 281-894-3950.
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