ONE CHILD, ONE HOUR A WEEK,

ONE BIG REASON TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Grande Prairie and area are inviting you to be a positive influence on a child’s life that may not have had a lot of positive experiences.  1 hour a week to go to school and paint, play, read a child stories or just sit, have lunch with them and listen to their wonderful stories and conversation. Just by doing this you will help improve a child’s self esteem and enhance their school performance. What a wonderful way to spend your lunch hour!!!

“But I don’t think I am qualified to be a mentor.”

·        Are you a caring and responsible adult 18 years or older?                    

·        Are you a good listener?

·        Are you sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others?

·        Are you humorous and outgoing?

·        Are you committed to relationships?

·        Are you open to different points of views?

If you answered yes

 to any of these questions

You are qualified to be an In-School Mentor.

The wonderful reasons to be an

In-School Mentor are endless.

 Here are just a few reasons:

·        90% of Mentors saw a positive change in the child they were monitoring

·        64%  of the children had developed higher levels of self esteem

·        88% of the children have shown improved literacy skills

·        85% of In-School Mentor volunteers feel that they have had a positive influence the community

·        89% of volunteers have higher self esteem

·        66% of the volunteers feel better about the company that they work for

If you would like to know more about the In-School Mentoring program please just give our office a call or email us and I would love to talk with you. We can be reached at 780-532-0620 and ask for Lesley or email me at  telus.net