As you guys can clearly see, our website has undergone some major changes. So in the spirt of these changes, Mentor DeKalb has also undergone some changes.

We wanted to make it easier for people in our communities to get involved in Mentor DeKalb. So we have done some changes in our mandatory amount of time spent with each child. We know that not everyone has an entire hour every week to turn loose from your job and go to the schools. So our three new plans make is somewhat easier.

Here are our new plans.

1. Book Buddy -- Grades K-3 -- 30 minutes per month. This type of involvement is set up for people that have a minimum amount of time but really do want to get involved. You get to go to the schools and read a book with a child. You can read to them, they can read to you, or you can take turns reading to each other. 30 mins can make a big difference in a child that just needs a little extra attention or maybe a little more help with their reading.
2. Peer Pals -- Grade 4-5 -- 30 minutes twice a month. This is designed for people who have a little more time to spend but still can't commit to a full hour each week. Your matched up with a child with similar interests and just go hang out with them for 30 mins two times a month. You can read with them, draw, play games, or just show up and eat lunch with them. What ever activity the child wants to doyou can do with them.
3. Middle Ground -- Grade 6-8 -- One hour per week, must have 3 hours total per month. This is closest to our old Mentoring. The Mentor goes to the school they choose, and simply spend an hour a week with their mentee. Just like Peer Pals, just a little older student, and a little more time. This does require a person who has more free time.

Mentors may choose from these three levels according to age group and time frames. The time established for mentors to spend at each school is a minimum. Mentors may spend more time than allotted above as long as it is approved by the teacher and the school contact person.