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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