The TeamMates Story: 
The TeamMates Mentoring Program is a mentoring program modeled after the original program begun by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991.  They saw firsthand the needs of children growing up without enough adult interaction.  These youth needed someone who could talk with them, help them set goals and reinforce basic skills, attitudes and other life lessons. 

The school-based mentoring program pairs adult volunteers one-to-one with students.  Adult TeamMates serve as positive role models for students that could benefit from another caring adult in their lives.  They meet with their student at least one hour a week during school hours.  During this time together they are involved in a variety of activities that help them form a bond.

TeamMates in Nebraska City: 
Currently over 40 student/adult matches are meeting in Nebraska City, with several more students waiting for a mentor.  Students and mentors meet at the following schools:  Hayward Elementary, Nebraska City Middle School, Nebraska City High School, Lourdes Central Catholic Middle School and High School.  Mentors meet with the students before the school day, during lunch or anytime between 2:45 pm and 5:00 pm.  Mentor matches meet with their student once a week for one hour…it is “The One Hour Difference”.

TeamMates Mission:  
To positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring.

TeamMates of Nebraska City Goal: 
To serve 100 youth by 2012 with an emphasis on TeamMates graduates to be enrolled in a variety of post-secondary educational opportunities.

To Learn More... 
About how you can become a mentor and  join the TeamMates Team navigate through the following pages.