WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE PROGRAM?
- Children, usually ages 6 to 13
- Caring and responsible volunteers aged 18 and over
- Community schools who support the ISM program
- Companies supporting employee volunteerism with flexible work schedules and/or program sponsorship
WHAT SHARING A LITTLE MAGIC CAN DO
Children who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and competencies, and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others. Mentors experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see the world of possibility open up through a child’s eye.
WHAT DOES A MENTOR DO?
Besides playing with plasticine or painting during the workday, you’ll be a role model to one student. Through friendship, guidance and sharing, you’ll help build a child’s self-esteem.
IN-SCHOOL MENTORING MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
- 90% 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 BENEFITS
- Improved corporate public image
- Higher employees retention
- Enhanced customer relations and loyalty
- Increased brand recognition
- Increased ability to attract and retain investors
- Improved employee job performance
- Reduced absenteeism
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
Encourage your employees to participate in the In-School Mentoring (ISM) program! Promote the program in your office. Develop flexible work schedules. Talk to us about profiling your company as a corporate sponsor.
The 2005 study, Employer Supported Volunteerism found that:
“ ISM Volunteers’ positive perceptions of morale and job fulfilment are shaped, in part, by their appreciation of their company’s active participation.”
Schools that offer the program:
The program is offered in six local elementary schools: Listowel Eastdale, Listowel Central, Elma Township, Wallace and Howick Central and St. Mary's Catholic.
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