February is National Mentoring Month. What
better time to sign up to become a mentor!!!
Mentor Marshall is a program that Drug Free Marshall
County proudly supports and promotes The purpose of the program
is to provide positive individualized attention to children
in need. At risk students are either failing academically or
had repeat discipline referrals. These children will be designated
by school counselors. The program is funded through Marshall
County Community Education and registered with the State Attorney
General's Office under the title Mentor Marshall. The mentor
visits will take place during regular school or extended day
hours. At least one hour per week for one year. Anyone who wishes
to volunteer must first fill out an application which may be
picked up at DAR elementary or the Marshall County Board of
Education. Applications must be sent to Diana Turner, Mentor
Director at DAR Elementary 6077 Main Street Grant AL 35747 or
faxed to Diana Turner at 728-8430. All aplicants will undergo
a background check before placement in the mentor program. For
more information call Diana Turner 728-2226 or Carol Evans 582-3171.
