Outcomes of 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.
Changing young lives can change life in our communities too. Helping children reach their full potential can lead to positive community outcomes.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Our Volunteering Opportunities are broken up into three different categories; Group Mentoring Programs, School-Based 1:1 Mentoring, and Club-Based 1:1 Mentoring. The focus of all our programs is to provide a positive, caring, consistent adult role model for young people in need of Mentorship. The main differences are the logistics and the commitment levels for each program.
Group/Focused Mentoring Programs
Our staff plan activities and support volunteers in running weekly Drop-In and Focused 8-to-12–week programs that focus on a specific topic. Topics include but are not limited to Sports, Music, Arts, Cooking, and 2SLGBTQIA+. These programs have ratios starting at 1:1 up to 1:5. These programs can also work as a launch pad for potential longer term 1:1 matches to be formed.
School-Based 1:1 Mentoring
Our In School Mentoring (ISM) program takes place during the day in the school that the Mentee is attending. Volunteers are matched 1:1 and are committed to meeting once a week for one hour for the duration of the school year (typically starting sometime between September-December and going until April-June). Matches meet in a space set aside by the school, and Mentors can request resources such as puzzles, craft supplies, and board games to be provided by the Agency. Occasionally, there may be an active or outdoor space available for use.
Club-Based 1:1 Mentoring
Our Site-Based 1:1 Matches require a commitment of a few hours once per week, for a minimum of one year. Matches connect onsite at 1300 Bath Road inside the BGC South East building, where there are gym spaces, a fitness center, and a jungle gym occasionally available for use. We also have a lounge where matches can do activities such as crafts, board games, Lego, and more! Matches are also encouraged to attend our evening drop-in programs and other special events the agency may run. Club-Based Mentors must follow through with their commitments over the summer months.
Note: If you are unable to regularly meet at our 1300 Bath Road location and are interested in long term 1:1 Mentoring, please reach out to inquire about our Rural Site-Based 1:1 Mentoring opportunities!
Apply Today!
If you are interested in supporting the children on our waitlist and making a difference in your community by volunteering, submit an inquiry here to begin the application process.
Please be advised that we require all applicants to provide a recent Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening. All programs require volunteers to be over the age of 18.
For more information on current volunteer opportunities please contact:
IZZY FULFORD
COORDINATOR, ENROLLMENT AND ASSESSMENT
(613) 544 1621 ext. 403
Mentoring South East Volunteering Opportunities: