- Builds positive relationships that encourage and inspire
- Better grades
- Less likely to use alcohol and drugs
- Better school attendance
- Increased chance of going on to higher education
- Better attitudes toward school
- Enhances many aspects of young people's social and emotional development
- Promotes positive social attitudes
- Positively influence the life of a student
- Learn more about themselves
- Improve their own self-esteem and feel they are making a difference
- Gain a better understanding of other cultures and a greater appreciation for diversity
- Increase productivity at work
- Enhance their relationships with their own children and family
- Have fun
