So what is a Mentor? We believe, Mentors help to build character. They give children strength through guidance, encouragement and consistency to overcome the obstacles in their lives that can so often steer them in the wrong direction.

Mentoring it is about being a supportive friend and sharing time together: playing catch, reading a book, watching a movie or just hanging out.

We know mentoring works! Through decades of research, surveys and interviews we have found that children who receive our services are:

• 80% more likely to attain a secondary school diploma
• 78% do not rely on social assistance as adults and
• 46% are less likely to start using drugs.

Children who are mentored also have improved behaviour at school, at home and in the community. We want to ensure every child who needs a mentor has a mentor. You can help us reach this goal.

Mentors Role

• Build a friendship with a young person while having fun out in the community.
• Talk, listen, support, guide, encourage - believe in them and help them believe in themselves.
• Keep others informed about what you're doing. In most of our programs, you communicate directly with families involved and a caseworker. In-School mentors communicate with staff at the school and a agency caseworker.
• Keep in touch with your caseworker. Ask questions and address concerns promptly.
• Be respectful of your littles privacy. You are asked not to discuss any identifying information when talking with others about your time together.

Our Role

• Help you decide which program and young person matches your interests, skills, and schedule.
• Be your support throughout the match.
• Depending on the program you choose, a caseworker will keep in touch with you through phone calls and visits according to our follow-up schedule.