We believe you are reading this because you care about the youth in our community and you have something to contribute.

Our Mentoring program is called CIS Encouragers and requires only few hours a month of your time. And has the potentional to be a very rewarding experience.


If you think you may be interested download and fax back this application or contact us thru this website.

Qualities of Successful Mentors

• Personal Commitment		• Respect of youth
• Consistency		• Willingness to listen
• Sense of humor		• Persistence
• Flexibility & Openness		• Kindness & Patience
• Ability to accept different types of views.

What Mentors are NOT:

• Saviors		• Legal guardians
• Foster parents		• Professional counselors
• Therapists		• Social workers
• Law enforcement officers		• Financiers
• Probation officers		• Parents