It’s not about homework!  In-School Mentoring is a fun and rewarding program.  It matches an screened adult volunteer (mentor) with a child (mentee) in a school environment.  The mentor spends one hour per week doing a fun activities or just talking with a child who could use a friend.  We provide a variety of games, crafts and activities to do with a child during the one hour match time.  Building a positive, new friendship strengthens a child's self-esteem and school performance, and provides a mentor with a chance to re-experience the adventure of childhood!

This program is a true cooperative effort between the local school board, business community and Big Brother and Big Sister agency.  The School boards allow breaks from regular programming for children to take part.  Local businesses promote the program to their employees and offer flexible work schedules for the volunteers.  The commitment of one hour a week from September to June appeals to people who are busy and still want to volunteer as a mentor.