Invest In The Lives Of Young Men In Lewisville ISD – Be A Mentor
We invite you to join the team of men investing in the lives of young men in LISD. Listen to what volunteers and mentors say about their mentoring experience.
”Thanks for your consideration of mentoring students in LISD. There is no doubt that you can make a difference in a child’s life! The impact an adult can have is immeasurable. You’ll also find out that you’ll benefit as much or more from the mentorship.” ~ Dr. Kevin Rogers, Superintendent of Schools, Lewisville ISD
“Research has proven that the relationship that is formed between a student and their mentor can be the most important factor that contributes to that student having HOPE for their future.” ~ Andy Plunkett, LISD Chief of High Schools
“While parents or care givers are the first educators, not all young men have this modeled in their home. Loving Community and CISNT create a venue for leaders in the LISD community to come in to our schools, invest in young men at formidable ages, and help to establish a foundation of integrity, values, responsibility and work ethic.” ~Tracy Scott Miller, LISD Board of Education, Trustee
SEVEN WAYS TO BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER
#1 — MEN OF DISTINCTION
9th & 10th grade is pivotal in the life of a young man. Futures are being molded one decision at a time. A mentor’s steady voice and example is influencing. Men of Distinction is a twice monthly, one hour mentoring lunch at the Lewisville Harmon campus. Two Wednesdays per month, 11:20 am-12:20 pm.
#2 — BOYS2MEN
Without male role models, how does a little boy know how to grow into manhood? These monthly lunches are where men are partnered with a 4th or 5th grade boy to talk and do guy stuff. Creekside Elem. 1st Weds. of the month, 1-2 pm. Rockbrook Elem. 4th Thursday of the month, 12:30-1:30 pm.
#3 — GRATEFUL DADS/CHAMPIONS BY CHOICE
A smile, a “Hi, How are you?”, a jolly rancher. All this makes for a great start of the school day for high schoolers on Friday mornings. Become a Grateful Dad/Champions by Choice door greeter at Lewisville Main or Harmon High School campuses. Any available Friday mornings, 7:30-8:15 am.
#4 — LOVING READING
“THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children”. ~ Becoming a Nation of Readers. Volunteers invest 30 minutes per week providing an a listening ear for small groups and one-on-one reading for K & 1st grade students. Rockbrook Elementary School. Flexible morning hours.
#5 — OPERATION SUCCESS
Middle School years are “make or break” for learning math and science. Work with teachers and other tutors giving individual help to students at Durham Middle School. Any Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm.
#6 — LEAD FORWARD
Life changing decisions happen in high school junior and senior years. Lead Forward mentors invest in students exploring futures in business and/or community leadership. Mentors are partnered with a student for a monthly group lunch and then a monthly one-on-one hang out time. Lead Forward is a partnership with CISNT and the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce. Meets at LHS Main Campus. Two Mondays per month, 11:20 am-12:20 pm.
#7 — HIKE TO HELP
Like adventure? Like a challenge? Come on a backpacking “Hike to Help” and raise money for boy’s initiatives through Loving Community. January weekend TBD. Two days, one night. Wichita Wildlife Refuge. Cost $200. Includes t-shirt and donation Loving Community. Backpacking gear available. space (18 years and older).
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
https://loving-community.net/volunteer-central/
Jim Mustain 214-901-6150 or jmustain@loving-community.net
