The right volunteer placement leads to continued and often increased service

As Charity Connect founder, Cristin Caine got to know Lois Hall, it was easy for her to see that Lois' warmth, brilliance, and connective communication style would easily translate into mentorship. When Cristin reached out to Future Link to learn more about their volunteer opportunities, whip-smart Executive Director Mindi Jacobson invited Cristin and Lois to their spring graduation. It was clear the tremendous impact Future Link's program has on both their mentees and mentors.

Lois shares her experience with Charity Connect: “I started mentoring a Future Link student about 18 months ago and it’s been the most rewarding experience I’ve had in my retirement. In fact, mentoring my first student has been so rewarding that about six months ago I signed up to mentor a second. I am both inspired and in awe of both of my mentees, who are hard-working, resilient and highly motivated to succeed. At the end of each meeting, they always thank me for supporting them - and I thank them right back for the opportunity. I learn so much about others and myself in the process.”