Be there.
Together we can help students develop to their full potential and realize a successful and meaningful life through mentoring. Join our team to help make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.
Mentor Resources
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Mentee and Parent Resources
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Your support makes a difference to young people in our community.
What is TeamMates?
TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program co-founded by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for an adult volunteer to help build a positive relationship with a student so as to help them reach their full potential.
A Local Mentor's Impact
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Sioux Falls TeamMates Mentees trust their mentor and know they cared about by a trusted adult
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of Sioux Falls TeamMates Mentees report having conversations about their strengths and talents with their mentor
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of Sioux Falls TeamMates Mentees feel more hopeful about their future
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of Sioux Falls TeamMates Mentors report returning to their workplace and/or home more engaged
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of Sioux Falls TeamMates Mentors feel more hopeful after leaving their mentoring session
A Mentor's Impact
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of TeamMates mentees feel more hopeful about their future
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of TeamMates mentees show fewer disciplinary referrals
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of TeamMates mentees show fewer unexcused absences
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of TeamMates mentees show academic improvement
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of TeamMates mentees are self-nominated
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of TeamMates mentees report leaving their mentoring time in a better mood than when they arrived
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