Education and training in Winnipeg, Manitoba
NEEDS - Mentorship Program
Offered by Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.)
In short
Provides additional support via mentorship to refugee children, youth and their families during their settlement experience.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Youth, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Help in my language, Skills for work
- Where
- 251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9
- How to reach
- (204) 940-1263 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Provides additional support via mentorship to refugee children, youth and their families during their settlement experience.
Individual Mentorship:
Screened, trained and monitored volunteer mentors are matched with mentees and meet for 6 hours each month for a period of 12 months. Mentors aim to:
- provide positive adult role modeling
- act as cultural navigators
- assist youth in the development of English language skills
- help youth develop a positive view of their new community
Site Based Mentorship:
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
The foundational goals of Site-Based Mentorship program are the same as the Individual Mentorship program, with the exception that Site-Based programming occurs within a group setting. The program runs on Saturdays, facilitated by both staff and volunteers, who engage with the children and youth through activities and outings around Winnipeg.
Who can use it?
Refugee children, youth and their families during their settlement experience
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 940-1263, or use the website.
Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9
251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9Winnipeg, Manitoba
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