In School Mentoring

Build community from within our schools…

Helping children reach their full potential can lead to positive community outcomes like a reduction in poverty and unemployment, safer schools and neighborhoods, and a new generation of civic-minded adults.

In School Mentoring Studies show that mentoring:

• helps kids stay in school
• avoid risky behaviour such as bullying
• and grow up having more respect for family, peers and community.

The In School Mentoring program provides children with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with, within school grounds.

For one hour a week, Mentors meet with their Mentee engage in activities such as board games, crafts or just hanging out in the playground.

Our program strives to do the following:

• provide a role model and a friend for children
• promote the importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers
• instill trust and self-confidence in order to make healthy decisions
• encourage leadership skills and independent thinking
• and above all, make a difference while having fun.

In-School Mentoring Makes a Big Difference

• 90% of mentors saw a positive change in the child they were mentoring*
• 88% of students showed improved literacy skills*
• 64% had developed higher levels of self-esteem *

Start something!

If you would like to learn more about becoming a mentor or donating to the In-School  Mentoring program, give us a call at 250-756-2447.

* 2005 study, Employer Supported Volunteerism. Commissioned by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and conducted by Northstar Research Partners