Make a difference, one child at a time.
Make a difference, one child at a time.
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How much time will it take?
How much time will it take?
One hour a week. STARS asks that you make a commitment of meeting with your student for one hour per week in a school setting for a minimum of one year.
What do I do during mentor time?
What do I do during mentor time?
Matches meet at school so you have a safe place to meet and are surrounded by resources.
Take time to talk
Play a game
Share a hobby
Work on a puzzle
Discover mentee's strengths
Set goals
"Having a mentor is like having a best friend. The STARS Mentoring Program has helped me study more, get better grades, and think about what I want to do with my life down the road." - Mentee
"Having a mentor is like having a best friend. The STARS Mentoring Program has helped me study more, get better grades, and think about what I want to do with my life down the road." - Mentee
What is a STARS Mentor?
What is a STARS Mentor?
A STARS Mentor is someone who provides a young person with support, friendship, and a positive example. STARS Mentors want to help young people reach their full potential.
Mentors could be from every walk of life. As long as you can give one hour per week and have the willingness to share your gifts and talents, you can be a mentor.
Why Should I Volunteer?
Why Should I Volunteer?
BECAUSE IT WORKS! Young people want to spend time with positive, successful adult role models. They want guidance in setting and achieving goals. A STARS mentoring relationship works two ways. You have the opportunity to gain insight from young people; helping them succeed is great resource of satisfaction.
Who We Are
Who We Are
STARS, a mentoring organization, was founded in 2016 in Storm Lake, Iowa as a part of the Storm Lake Community School District (SLCSD). The first mentoring program was established in 2004 under the direction of Pat Cowan and Cindy Johnson under the name of CONNECTIONS.
This board was brought together by a common belief that all youth in their community could benefit from additional meaningful adult relationships and influence as well as academic and career guidance. The STARS Mentoring Program has been fortunate to continue the mentoring partnership with SLCSD and to serve the youth in this community.
The STARS Mentoring Program currently operates a school-based, one-on-one program within the Middle School and High School. STARS also partners with Buena Vista University BV Buddies program to provide expanded mentors to community youth.
Storm Lake STARS Mentoring Board Members, the Storm Lake Community School District, SLCSD Foundation, and Buena Vista University intend to carry out the STARS vision and expand the scope of the program services.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
Both youth and mentors benefit from the mentoring relationship. Mentees benefit from a relationship based on trust and confidence, improving their academic performance, school attendance, and attitude towards school and home. Mentors report they get as much, if not more, out of the relationship.
How do I get started?
How do I get started?
Apply: Complete the mentor application (must be at least 18 to be a mentor).
Train: Take training to prepare for the experience.
Match: Meet your mentee.
Storm Lake Community School District
Angie Woodford, Mentoring Coordinator
(712) 732-8080
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