Waiting for a mentor: Zeek

Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult. Here’s one of the youth waiting for a mentor:

First name: Zeek

Age: 12

Interests: Zeek likes swimming, zombie movies and video games. He also likes to fish a lot. He is very caring and protective when he gets to spend time with animals.

Personality/Characteristics: Zeek is learning ways to be a better listener. He describes himself as: kind”ish” (his words), helpful, and caring. He is adopted but protective of and caring toward his biological siblings who live outside his home.

Goals/dreams: He would like a 1:1 male mentor, or a couple mentorship. Adoptive mom notes, “He is really in need of a positive male role model. He was formerly in foster care. He could use positive adults in his life to see there’s a different path for him and healthier way males can be. When he grows up he wants to be a manager at a store or maybe a social worker, helping kids. Animal-loving, patient and big-hearted male is encouraged to apply!

For more information: Zeek is waiting for a mentor through Kids n’ Kinship in Dakota County. To learn more about this youth mentoring program and the 39+ youth waiting for a mentor, sign up for an Information Session, visit www.kidsnkinship.org or email programs@kidsnkinship.org. For more information about mentoring in the Twin Cities outside of Dakota County, contact MENTOR MN at mentor@mentormn.org or fill out a brief form at www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/#search.