Mentorship Research Paper

Some organizations have formal mentoring programs which seek to connect older people to younger people in need of friendship and guidance. But the majority of mentorship happens informally, and occurs when a more experienced community member adopts one or more younger persons who they meet through a church, club, volunteer organization or other means. As a foreign student attending the University of Wisconsin, Madison, I was lucky enough to have met an older woman through a local church that reached out to foreign students, inviting them to sponsored events. Her help was invaluable in guiding me through this period of study; our friendship lasted until her passing many years later.
Of course, mentorship is not for everyone. But for those who …show more content…
Indeed, ancient societies invented art, music and spirituality long before they invented healthcare or money. These very important components of life are often overlooked by people seeking to solve the world’s problems – art, music, and dance are not seen as basic necessities of survival, so in the minds of some, why contribute your time to those aspects while so many other more pressing needs are not met?
The reality is, although we may not need the cultural arts to stay alive, we do need them to live a fully human experience. Art brings together communities, explores and celebrates emotions and identities, and uplifts the human spirit. So the proposal I am about to make is not frivolous. If you are able to volunteer to bring art to those who may not have many luxuries in their lives, this is a very valuable service.
Many homeless shelters or other programs for those who are disadvantaged are happy to have musical, visual, or performing arts brought to their constituents. If you are a performer – perhaps having unleashed your inner maestro – a simple musical performance could make people who so often lack access to necessities, let alone luxuries, feel truly special for an