One to One Mentoring
Traditional Mentoring
Our Traditional Mentoring Program (Big Brothers or Big Sisters) provides youth with a positive role model to talk to and engage in a variety of activities with.
Mentors build a developmental relationship with their mentee through consistent, weekly outings. The match is created based on common interests.
Pre-match training is provided by the agency and matches receive ongoing support from our experienced caseworkers.
Community-Based matches are a minimum one-year commitment, and they meet week/bi-weekly for 1+ hours.
Big G Program
The Big G Program is a one-on-one mentoring program that aims to create an intergenerational relationship between a mentor who is age 55+ and a mentee. It targets early retirees for volunteer mentorship positions and enrols children who need the support and friendship that the Big G can provide. The Big G Program gives mentors and mentees the opportunity to share and learn from each other.
In-School Mentoring
The In-School Mentoring Program provides youth in grades 1-8 with a role model to talk to and to engage in activities of interest with.
This program takes place during the school day at local elementary schools. Mentors meet with their mentee once a week and engage in various activities such as board games, crafts, reading, sports, baking, etc. This weekly connection allows the mentor and mentee to build a developmental relationship while having fun together and encouraging positive school engagement.
The time commitment is once a week for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break/during other school holidays and contact outside of the school is not permitted.
We currently partner with 13 different schools to provide this program.
Group
Group Mentoring
This program offers children & youth an opportunity to enhance social skills and develop friendships while participating in a variety of fun, recreational activities under the guidance of adult mentors. Children and youth participate in group activities twice per month for the duration of the school year. Our Little’s gain valuable social interaction with friends and the teen and adult volunteers learn leadership skills and the benefits of being a mentor.