One to One Mentoring
Community-Based Mentoring
AKA. Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
The founding programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters. These one-to-one mentoring programs provide children and youth with a role model 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.
Community-based mentoring programs usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
In-School Mentoring
The In-School mentoring program is a one-to-one program that provides children and youth with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up within school hours, on 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 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.
PRISM
Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring
PRISM is an innovative mentoring program designed specifically for the 2sLGBTQIA+ community. The goal is to provide role models for 2sLGBTQIA+ youth to safely discuss identity and foster pride, self-confidence, and acceptance.
Similarly to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring programs, PRISM usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month for a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Go Girls!
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds!
Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for girls ages 10-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating, and self-esteem. The goal of the program is to positively shape the lives of young women and girls by helping them build a positive self-image – setting them on a path to reach their full potential in life.
The Go Girls! program consists of seven mentoring sessions, held over a 7-10 week period, typically within school facilities. Each 1.5-2 hour-long session is loosely structured around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Go Girls! is proudly supported by the staff and students at Lakehead University and Georgian College.
Game On!
Eat Smart, Play Smart!
Game On! is a group mentoring program for self-identifying boys and young men aged 10-14 that focuses on providing information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.
Game On! includes seven 75-minute core sessions. There are also four extension modules that capture potential issues and topics specific to various locales and the interests of the mentors and participants.
Game On! is proudly supported by the staff and students at Lakehead University and Georgian College.