BBBSCSI - Kelowna - Study Buddy Program

The Study Buddy Program matches students in Grades 2 to 8 with a Teen or Adult Mentor. It is a one-to-one mentoring relationship that focuses on school work and building connections through a once-a-week tutoring session. Matches will spend 1 hour per week on a virtual video call together, where the Mentor will help the Mentee with their school work or any related skills they want to build upon and practice. Sessions run for a minimum 4-month period, including on evenings and weekends, with matches meeting on the same day and time each week, for the duration of the commitment. During the last 10 minutes of each session, the Mentor and Mentee will do a fun activity together to wrap-up the hour with a reward. The program strives to do the following: Provide an academic role model Increase educational performance Promote the importance of staying in school Increase school attendance Enhance educational goal setting Decrease disruptive behaviour in school Study Buddies work together toset appropriate educational goals for the Mentee. With the support of a Study Buddy Mentor, a Study Buddy Mentee is encouraged and equipped to improve their educational performance and meet their academic goals. Succeeding at their academic goals boosts a Mentees overall self-esteem and well-being.

Grades 2-8

Call (800) 404-4483, or use the website.

Phone

(800) 404-4483

Website

https://centralsoutherninteriorbc.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/mentoring-services/