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| SUCCESS MODELS In 2006, The ELDERS, Inc. developed a recruitment strategy to engage black men as volunteers to service inner-city youth. That strategy became known as the “Success Models Program.” The Success Models Program formed as a speaker’s bureau to provide guest speakers in elementary and middle schools. Men considered successes in their respective fields of endeavor were contacted and asked if they could spare time to talk to children about themselves and what it took to become successful. Since the request was reasonable and the time commitment was relatively short, the responses were positive. Attorneys, ministers, scientist, business men, educators and students readily answered the call. Success Models is now our formalized approach to group mentoring. Traditionally, the mentors who served youth in group settings were female. There has been a glaring shortage of positive, black men joining the ranks of mentors. Why group mentoring? The existing number of young people who could benefit from a mentor far exceeds the number of men accepting the challenge. Additionally, research suggests that one of the most important benefits of group mentoring is improvements in youth’s social skills. (e.g.) Van Patten and Burke, 1997). Individuals in society function as members of teams at home, in the classroom and in the work place. A youth’s ability to manage these interactions successfully is an important indicator of his or her future success. Social skills are also related to school performance (Wentzel, 1991) and are critical in determining whether people get and maintain employment (Hotzer, 1996). By providing youth with adult guidance, in the context of peer interactions, group mentoring may give youth an opportunity to develop skills that promote success. For the past two years (2008-2010) the ELDERS have operated in the Kelly Lake Elementary school in Decatur, Ga. This experience has been successfully received by the children, staff and parents of Kelly Lake. We plan to continue and, hopefully, expand our efforts. To that end we are looking for more volunteers. To learn more about the Success Models Program please contact us. |
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