AVBGC Celebrates National Mentoring Month

       January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the impactful role that mentors play in shaping young lives. Initiated in 2002 by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this month-long campaign raises awareness about the importance of mentoring. 

Mentorship is about more than guidance – it’s about building trust, offering support, and inspiring growth. Research shows that young people with mentors are: 

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  55% more likely to enroll in college
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly 
• 46% less likely to start using drugs
• 81% more likely to participate in extracurricular activities

The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club (AVBGC) is dedicated to ensuring every young person reaches their full potential through mentorship within our Club programs. Some of our efforts include one-on-one mentoring, career mentoring, and educational support at each of our sites. 

National Mentoring Month is a perfect time to become a mentor yourself! Your involvement can make a significant difference for the youth in our region. Consider joining our team by applying to one of our open employment positions here. 

Through the power of mentorship we can empower our youth and contribute to a brighter future for all in our beautiful Antelope Valley community!

Sources: 

• https://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-people
• https://www.mentoring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The_Mentoring_Effect_Executive_Summary.pdf 
• https://www.rhodeslab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Raposa2019_Article_TheEffectsOfYouthMentoringProg.pdf