One to One Mentoring
Community- Based, Big Brothers Mentoring Program
The Community-based, Big Brothers mentoring program provides male youth with a role-model, and friend, to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced caseworkers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The program strives to do the following:
- provide a role model and a friend for boys and young men.
- 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.
The Big Brothers Mentoring program usually requires at least two regularly scheduled outings a month, for a few hours, and a minimum 1 year commitment.
Community-based, Big Sisters Mentoring Program
The community-based, Big Sisters mentoring program provides female youth with a role model, and friend, to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The program strives to do the following:
- provide a role model and a friend for girls and young women.
- 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.
The Big Sisters mentoring program usually requires at least two regularly scheduled outings a month, for a few hours, and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Community-based, Mentorship 16-21 Program
The 16-21 Mentoring Program offers youth between the ages of 16 and 21, with a history of placement, who have been served under the Youth Protection Act (YPA) or the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the opportunity to be matched with a mentor, who will act as an additional positive role model in the youth’s life. The agency will be working on a referral basis with the CIUSSS de L’Ouest de L’Ile de Montreal.
The 16-21 Mentoring Program will allow youth aged 16 to 21 from across Quebec to be accompanied in their transition to adulthood by being paired with a volunteer who serves as a guide, with whom they can talk and with whom they can share their life experiences. The mentor will meet with the youth every two weeks and this experience will be a life changing experience for both the mentor and the youth.
Through bi-weekly meetings, the youth in this program will develop an enriching relationship built on sharing and positive exchanges outside of the services received through youth protection.
Mentorship 16-21 program usually requires at least two regularly scheduled outings a month, for a few hours, and a minimum 1 year commitment.
Site-Based, In-School Mentoring Program
The Site-based, In-School mentoring program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up within school grounds. For one hour a week, mentors meet with their mentee and engage in activities such as board games, crafts or just hang out on school grounds.
The program strives to do the following:
- provide a role model and a friend for girls and boys.
- 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.
The In-School mentoring program requires a weekly visit of one hour for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays.
Site-Based, In School Teen Mentoring Program
Teen Mentoring is for caring and responsible teen volunteers in grades 11 & 12 who wishes to provide encouragement and friendship to a child. Besides playing with play-doh, painting and having fun, you will be a role model to one student. Through friendship, guidance and sharing, you will help build a child’s self-esteem.
Children who spend time with a Mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and competencies, and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others.
Mentors experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see the world of possibility open up through a child’s eye. Gain experience for working with children, build and enhance leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Volunteering is also a great way to build your resume.
One child, one hour a week. It’s a small commitment that makes a big difference. Become a mentor to a child in a school environment. You will help build a child’s self-esteem and school performance while having a lot of fun. And it only takes one a week during the school year.
Other Mentoring Programs
Community-Based, Big Couples Mentoring Program
Volunteer with your partner or spouse and be matched to a Little Brother. This is a great way for both of you to give the gift of friendship to a child. This program allows you and your spouse to share the time with a child. Take the child out alone or together.
The program strives to do the following:
- provide 2 adult role models and friends to boys and young men
- 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
Site-Based, “Big Bunch” Group Mentoring Program
The Site-based, “Big Bunch” group mentoring program is a monthly group mentoring Program aimed at providing children on our waiting list with access to consistent mentorship.
Volunteer to attend once-per-month recreational activities, organized and funded by the agency, with a group of 2 to 5 mentees.
The program strives to provide opportunities for our mentees to do the following:
- develop strong emotional and social skills
- create new friendships
- increase self-confidence
- build positive self-image through affirmative interactions with both peers and a mentor
- and above all, have fun!