I found this information on the Mass Mentoring Partnership and thought if you were having trouble finding mentors this might help. Here is their basic statement of purpose.

Mass Mentoring Partnership exists to ensure the availability of high-quality mentoring programs to meet the needs of youth statewide.
Our Vision: That all young people are connected to caring adult mentors who will listen to them, stand by them, and guide them.

Also here is an ad in Mass Volunteerism from the Dennis Yarmouth School District looking for Mentors and describing its program. An ad from your school community may lead to mentors.

Dennis Yarmouth Schools Mentors Needed

Work with a 4th-8th grade student after school, or in the community, an hour a week for minimum of a year. Working on class projects, homework, reading or just talking about life, career, sports, music is all o.k. Mentors and Mentees receive a lot of support from the agency. The requirements? Commitment and genuinely caring! These kids are "one hour away from success" . . the hour you can spend with them. Trainings are offered 2-3 times a year and highly encouraged. Occasional non-mandatory Mentor meetings are offered to get together to talk about issues. We have volunteers from age 16-81!!
This opportunity is sponsored by: Dennis-Yarmouth Schools Mentoring Project
We need volunteers who are free at these times

Afternoons


This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54)

Dennis-Yarmouth Schools Mentoring Project


The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported One-To-One relationship with a caring adult. To assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent, and caring individuals, by providing committed volunteers, national leadership, and standards of excellence.
History:
The DY Mentoring Project started 9/30/04 with a USDOE grant to work in 5 schools, grades 4-8, in the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District. Volunteers spend one hour a week after school with their Mentee during the school year. They also see them in the summer on a less regular basis. BBBSCC&I has been on the Cape for 32 years.

Last updated on October 20, 2006