Community Corner

Wanted: Outdoorsy Type to Mentor 7-Year-Old Boy

Each week, Burnsville Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.

First name: Tiger

Age: 7

Interests: Tiger likes art, being outside, playing video games and watching football.

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Personality: He is talkative, creative and active.

Goals/Dreams: He would like to explore new parks.

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Looking For: A male mentor or a mentor couple who enjoy fun and outdoor activities.

For More Information: Tiger is one of almost 60 children waiting for a mentor through , a private nonprofit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.

Contact coordinator Ingrid Henry at 952-891-3885 or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP. To learn more about mentoring, visit the Kids 'n Kinship website.

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