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Caldarella, Paul; Gomm, Robert J.; Shatzer, Ryan H.; Wall, D. Gary – Online Submission, 2010
While research has been conducted concerning the effects of school-based mentoring on at-risk students, limited work has focused on the volunteer mentors. This study examined the motivations of adult volunteers and the benefits of their participation in a six-month, school-based mentoring program. A total of 31 volunteers completed adapted…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Mentors, At Risk Students, Volunteers
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Caldarella, Paul; Gomm, Robert Jeff; Shatzer, Ryan H.; Wall, D. Gary – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2010
While research has been conducted concerning the effects of school-based mentoring on at risk students, limited work has focused on the volunteer mentors. This study examined the motivations of adult volunteers and the benefits of their participation in a six-month, school-based mentoring program. A total of 31 volunteers completed adapted…
Descriptors: Mentors, Volunteers, Motivation, At Risk Students