High School Leadership PrOgram
The High School Leadership Program (HSLP) engages high school students as peer-to-peer mentors to local elementary school youth.
High school mentors commit to spending one hour a week at the elementary school site with their mentee for a minimum of at least one school year.
HSLP provides a balance between structured, hands-on activities and flexibility for pairs to develop deep, genuine relationships.
Younger students receive the benefits of having a peer mentor from their community as a role model while developing socio-emotional learning skills.
High school students gain leadership experience and support from BBBS staff as they prepare for their post-secondary plans.
Benefits for High School Mentors
Increase awareness and commitment to community
Acquire leadership skills and be a positive influence and mentor
Strengthen intrapersonal communication, conflict resolution, and empathy skills
Gain service-learning hours
Relationship with a peer-to-peer positive role model
Benefits for Elementary Mentees
Relationship with a peer-to-peer positive role model
Build and maintain healthy relationships
Learning to make positive life choices
Increase pro-social behavior, attendance, and academics
Develop feelings of competency and self-efficacy