1:1 Community Mentoring
The Big Brothers Big Sisters 1:1 Community Mentoring program matches young people with a uniquely suited adult role model to talk to and share common interests with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee that is built on trust and consistency. With the support of their volunteer mentors, children are able to increase their self-confidence, enhance social skills, and engage in new experiences within their community.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters 1:1 Community Mentoring program requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of several hours each and a minimum of 1 year commitment.
THE 1:1 COMMUNITY MENTORING PROGRAM STRIVES TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Provide a role model and a friend for young people in North Simcoe
- 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
- Above all, make a difference while having fun
CHILD REQUIREMENTS
Youth ages 6-17 can inquire to become a mentee.
volunteer REQUIREMENTS
- Mentors must be at least 18 years old
- Able to commit 3-4 hours weekly/bi-weekly for a minimum of 12 months
- Not anticipating any major life changes that could impact a match (i.e. moving, change in employment, etc.)
- Would like to have fun and build a positive relationship with a child
