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Need a New Year's Resolution? Get fit while helping a young person! Be a fitness mentor.

Are you looking to make healthier choices or lose weight in the New Year? Why not get fit and help a young person at the same time?

The Newton Mentoring Alliance is looking for fitness mentors to empower youth to try new fitness activities and develop healthy habits. Each month The Newton Mentoring Alliance hosts activities for mentors and mentees focused on fitness such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, yoga, and much more!

Mentors are paired in a one-on-one relationship with a young person in grades 6-12 as part of a year-long program. Mentors commit to meeting with their mentee in the community to participate in fitness activities twice per month for a total of 6 hours/month. Our community of fitness mentors and mentees is growing every day, and we hope you'll consider motivating a young person to lead a healthy lifestyle in the New Year!

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Training and ongoing support is provided. Monthly group activities and free/discounted events are offered for mentors and mentees. No experience necessary, just a sincere desire to help a young person. Because of our suburban location in Newton, mentors must have access to a car.

Learn more and apply online at: www.newtonmentors.org or contact mentor@thenewtonpartnership.org

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