Don Bosco Hall's Volunteer of the Year

History with Don Bosco Hall

Terrence Joseph Wilson’s involvement with Don Bosco Hall Bosco Hall began with a presentation on The Effects of Absent Fathers: How to Overcome in the summer of 2006. In November, 2007 Wilson was recruited to be an adult mentor, and he has continued to actively support our program. During his tenure, he has mentored four young men, three who have graduated out of the Don Bosco program. Currently, Wilson is supporting one mentee, Robert, and is looking forward to other matches.

* Steward    November 2006 - April 2007
* Eason       November 2006 - April 2007
* Darnell     August 2007 - November 2007
Robert        October 2007 - Present

*Program Graduates

Motivation for Mentoring

Terrence Joseph Wilson’s motivation for mentoring comes from his desire to help young men develop the potential they were born with. He sees in the young men what they do not see themselves. Someone once told him, "See a man as he is and he will stay in that condition but see a man for whom he can become and he will grow into the man he is supposed to be." He believes that because of the many people who believed in him, even when he did not believe in himself.

Key Activities with Mentees

Involvement in a variety of sporting events and activities provides a great opportunity for bonding and a comfortable environment to build relationships. Outings have included attending traditional and non-traditional events popular with young men (i.e. Piston and Lions games, go-kart racing, visits to arcades, put-put golf, movies and a batting cage, etc). Wilson ensures his mentees are introduced to variety of new experiences that help develop character, broaden their outlook on life, and provide opportunities to socialize with larger groups of people.

Being actively involved in a spiritual community, Wilson also includes activities sponsored by his church's men group, offering interaction with other positive adults. He spends a great deal of time listening and coaching too.

A Special thank you to our Volunteers!