The In-School Mentoring program provides elementary school children with either a teen or an adult role model and a friend to talk to. Participants in the program share their experiences of growing up, engage in activities, work on crafts, play on the playground – all within school grounds! For one hour a week, mentors meet with their mentee for a one-on-one mentoring session for the duration of the school year (sessions do not occur over Summer break or other school holidays).
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
- Have mentors make a difference while having fun
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
- Age requirement: 18. No upper age limit.
- Applicant must live or work in the Township or City of Langley.
- Applicant must be available to mentor during school hours.
- Children in elementary school, aged 6 – 12, are matched with volunteers.
- Matches require a commitment of one school year.
- Matches are closed for the summer but can be re-opened in the new school year if the child still attends the same school.
- Matches meet for 1 hour, once a week, on school property ONLY.
