In School Mentoring

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 *

Call (250) 756-2447, email admin@bigscvi.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 756-2447

Email

admin@bigscvi.ca

Website

https://cvi.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/in-school-mentoring/