Mentoring Programs for Young People
Every young person has different needs, interests and goals. Explore our mentoring programs below to find the opportunity that's right for your child or young person.
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Explore Our Mentoring Programs
Learn more about each program, including who it is for, the time commitment and how to get involved.
1:1 Community Mentoring
What is 1:1 Community Mentoring?
Our 1:1 Community Mentoring Program is for children and youth who would benefit from an additional consistent and supportive developmental relationship.
What do matches do?
Each match is different. Mentors and mentees spend time together doing activities they both enjoy, whether that's playing games, getting outside, trying something new or simply spending time together.
How long is the program?
The program lasts for at least one year. Matches typically meet for two to four hours, twice a month, in the community and at the volunteer's home.
What happens after applying?
Due to the high number of applications we receive, it may take some time for our staff to reach out. Please submit only one application per child to help avoid delays.
If you have questions or need to update information after applying, please contact Family Enrollment at family.enrollment@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca .
1:1 In-School Mentoring
What is 1:1 In-School Mentoring?
In-School Mentoring gives a young person the opportunity to build a one-to-one friendship with a caring adult mentor during the school day.
What do matches do?
Activities are based on the young person's interests and can include board games, arts and crafts, reading, talking, gym activities and other fun activities.
How long is the program?
Mentors visit their mentee at school for one hour each week during the school's nutritional break throughout the academic year. All meetings take place on school property.
How can my child get involved?
In-School Mentoring is coordinated through participating schools. Families interested in the program should contact their child's school for more information.
Please contact your child's school if you are interested in this program.
Group Mentoring
Our school-based group mentoring programs give young people opportunities to connect with peers and mentors, build confidence, strengthen social skills and explore healthy choices through activities and conversation.
Please contact your child's school if you are interested in these programs.
Go Girls!
An activity-based group program focused on building confidence, developing communication skills and making healthy choices.
Grades 6–8
Game On
An activity-based group program focused on healthy lifestyles, confidence and strengthening social skills.
Grades 6–8
Healthy Heroes
A group program focused on healthy living through active play, balanced nutrition and building positive self-esteem.
Grades 4–5
Learn more about Group Mentoring
Group mentoring takes place at participating schools and combines fun activities with conversations and opportunities for young people to learn and connect.
Go Girls! and Game On are designed for students in Grades 6–8. Groups meet for one hour each week at school for 14 weeks.
Healthy Heroes is designed for students in Grades 4–5 and focuses on healthy living, active play, balanced nutrition and positive self-esteem.
Not sure which program is right?
Our team can help you learn more about our mentoring programs and current opportunities for young people.
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