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About Our Program...
REACH One is a school-based mentoring program, that matches up one caring adult volunteer with one child in need!
Matches are made based on many things, including similar personalities and hobbies or interests, as well as availability to meet. The matched student mentee and adult mentor meet once a week at school on a designated day and time. The build a unique relationship all while playing board games, going for walks, baking, making crafts, coloring, and shooting hoops.
The impact that a mentor has on a child is astronomical...even when you can't see it right away! Many times it can be months or even years before the impact of the relationship is really seen. You don't become a mentor because you're looking for immediate results... become a mentor because you want to make a difference in the life of a child! All you have to do is take it one day at a time!
Matches are made based on many things, including similar personalities and hobbies or interests, as well as availability to meet. The matched student mentee and adult mentor meet once a week at school on a designated day and time. The build a unique relationship all while playing board games, going for walks, baking, making crafts, coloring, and shooting hoops.
The impact that a mentor has on a child is astronomical...even when you can't see it right away! Many times it can be months or even years before the impact of the relationship is really seen. You don't become a mentor because you're looking for immediate results... become a mentor because you want to make a difference in the life of a child! All you have to do is take it one day at a time!
Mentor Testimonials
" I love children & was excited to become part of REACH. When I meet once a week with my mentee I feel blessed by her. I enjoy being there for her, but she makes my day happy & I always get a big hug! Who does not love hugs!!" - Paula Dobbratz
The best part of being a mentor is "Knowing I'm being someone [my mentee] can count on. For me, it's always nice to have someone "so happy" to see you! I chose to become a mentor to bring stability to a child in knowing that there is someone out there who cares about making a commitment to be there every week." - Gini Ellens
The best part of being a mentor is "Knowing I'm being someone [my mentee] can count on. For me, it's always nice to have someone "so happy" to see you! I chose to become a mentor to bring stability to a child in knowing that there is someone out there who cares about making a commitment to be there every week." - Gini Ellens
"I became a mentor to give a child some inspiration to be strong and learn to help others. To help someone who needs it or just to be there to listen to them. I really enjoy spending time with [my mentee]. She is such a sweet girl with a good heart.I love to see her smile and know I help put it there. It's not hard to be a mentor you just have to make the commitment to your mentee that you will be there for them." - Carla Wojahn
"Best part is my mentee simply wants to play with me. He doesn't care that I am 56 and a school principal. He simply desires my attention. It can take a hectic, issue filled day and I can release all those things that were not as important as he is." - Mark Buteyn
"Best part is my mentee simply wants to play with me. He doesn't care that I am 56 and a school principal. He simply desires my attention. It can take a hectic, issue filled day and I can release all those things that were not as important as he is." - Mark Buteyn
Application Procedures
For adults:
- Complete the mentor application.
- Fill out the background check permission form, which will be emailed to each applicant.
- REACH will interview your 3 references
- Hold a one-on-one interview with the REACH Executive Director
- And invite the mentor to participate in a large group training session
For Parents:
- Complete the Child Application and Parent Consent Form
- Once a good match has been found, the parent/guardian will receive a call to confirm the desire to move forward and set up a weekly meeting date and time.
Completed applications can be mailed to:
REACH Waupun
PO Box 302
Waupun, WI 53963
You may also pick up and/or drop off applications in-person at the REACH Waupun office (8 N. Madison St.) Monday - Thursday from 12:00 - 2:30 pm.