Calling all MENtors

There is a tremendous need for men who will volunteer to serve as mentors to young people.  These young people are often raised in single-parent homes without the advantage of a father image and need to have practical training in how to cope with life.

Consider holding classes to teach the following:

Car Care

1. How to check the oil in a car, add oil when needed, and at what point to have an oil change. 

2. How to check battery cables and cleaning the connections.

3. How to check air in tires and add air to low tires.

4. How to check antifreeze in the fall.

5. How to check belts for wear and tear and how to replace them.

6. How to check power fluids.

7. How to identify basic mechanical problems and what to do about them.

Home Care

1. How to check the electrical breaker box or change fuses.

2. How to replace a washer in a faucet to stop a drip.

3. How to re-caulk bathrooms, kitchens, etc.

4. How to paint walls, woodwork, etc.

5. How to perform minor home repairs.

6. How to wallpaper.

Plan only as many things for your class as you can get done in a couple of hours.  Serve refreshments afterward and enjoy a time of fellowship. 

Work closely with your church’s singles pastor.  He or she may have additional suggestions for those who are willing to be mentors.  Use your wealth of knowledge to bless young people.