WHAT IS IN-SCHOOL MENTORING? It’s not about homework! This is a program that takes place at the child’s school, during the school year. The child is allowed to leave class to spend time with a Mentor doing fun activity. It’s a small commitment that makes a big difference. Become a mentor to a child at their school. You’ll help build a child’s self-esteem and confidence while having a lot of fun. And it only takes one hour a week during the school year. One child. One hour a week. One big reason to go back to school. WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE PROGRAM? - Elementary & middle school aged kids
- Caring and responsible volunteers usually 18 years of age 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. 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 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. LEARN MORE
Would you like to know more about ISM? Call Big Brothers - Big Sisters to discuss possibilities with you or to arrange to have a speaker come to your next staff meeting/corporate event. Call 902-895-4562
E-mail us to find out more
* 2005 study, Employer Supported Volunteerism
Commissioned by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and conducted by Northstar Research Partners
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