It’s not about homework or tutoring! This is a school-based program that is centered on the same idea as our other mentoring programs: matching volunteers with children (grade 3+) in a one-to-one relationship that focuses on fun and friendship.
Mentors will spend one hour each week doing a fun activity or just talking with a child who would enjoy your company. This is a program that takes place at the child’s school during the school year (September until June).
A Mentor Is...
A great listener
Truly caring about people
Believing in others’ capabilities Patient and kind
Sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others
Humourous and outgoing
Committed to relationships
Open to different points of view
In School Mentoring Makes a BIG Difference90% of mentors saw a positive change in the child they were mentoring*88% of students showed improved literacy skills*64% had developed higher levels of self-esteem Mentors*85% of ISM volunteers feel they have a positive influence on the community*89% felt better about themselves*66% are prouder of the company they work for*
Corporate Volunteering
Talk to us about profiling your company as a corporate sponsor. All it takes is one hour per week! Encourage your employees to participate in the In-School Mentoring program! Promote the program in your office and develop flexible work schedules.
Corporate benefits
- Improved corporate public image
- Higher employee retention
- Enhanced customer relations and loyalty
- Increased brand recognition
- Improved employee job performance
- Reduced absenteeism
Call (705) 728-0515