Even though the past year and a half has had its challenges, our mission has remained the same: to inspire, empower and enhance the lives of young people through quality volunteer-based mentoring. We are so thankful that we were able to move forward and offered mentoring on a virtual platform this past school year.
When we asked the Mentors about a success or accomplishment this year, the most common response was 小蓝视频 grateful that trust was developed quickly as their mentee opened up to them and became more comfortable with them after only 2 鈥� three visits. We recognize it may have been intimidating for both the mentor and mentee to develop a connection over a virtual platform and we are happy to hear that it鈥檚 not only possible, but still incredibly beneficial.
The Mentees reported that they liked having someone to talk to which made them feel happier and boosted their confidence. Additionally, mentees indicated that having an in-school mentor made them feel more comfortable at school.
The matches were able to access unique online resources to help build their relationship. It allowed the mentors to choose online educational games to play with their mentees, particularly to aid in their mathematical and reading/writing skills, as well as communication skills.
We profess that in-school mentoring, whether virtual or in-person, is mutually beneficial and remains a great way to bridge the gap between the younger and older students within the school.
It takes as little as an hour a week to spark the potential in a young person. Would you please consider the impact you could have on a young person鈥檚 life by becoming a mentor, either virtually or in-person? Please contact our office at 306-782-3471 or visit our website at yorkton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca for more information or to volunteer.
