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One to One Mentoring
Big Brothers Mentoring
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The Big Brothers mentoring program provides boys and young men with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Brothers mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Big Sisters mentoring
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The Big Sisters mentoring program provides girls and young women with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Sisters mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of several hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Between Generations mentoring
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“Between Generations” matches a mentor from the 55+ community with a young person in need of support and friendship. Mentors are enrolled for either our Community-Based 1:1 program or our In-School program which is one lunch hour a week during the school year.
In-School Mentoring
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The In-School mentoring program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up within school grounds. For one hour a week, mentors meet with their mentee and engage in activities such as board games, crafts or just hang out on school grounds.
The In-School mentoring program requires a weekly visit of one hour for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays.
Couples Mentoring
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Couples mentoring is a form of community based mentoring which matches a child with a couple who have been in a relationship for a minimum of two years, based on similar likes, interests, and goals. These matches are based in the community and usually get together for activities for a few hours per week based on their combined schedules; with a 1-year commitment to mentoring. These matches give the volunteers an opportunity to model positive behaviors/lifestyles that can make a life changing impact for a child. By being enrolled in these matches, children are given the opportunity to build a strong and unique relationship with their mentors that can resonate with them for time to come.
Peer Mentoring
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Peer Mentoring is a mentoring program where youth in grade 9 are mentored by volunteer peers in grades 11 & 12 on school property.
With a goal of social integration & building self esteem of the younger student, they meet weekly and hang out doing things they both enjoy.
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Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds!
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Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for girls ages 12-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. The single, most important goal of the program is to positively shape the lives of young women and girls by helping them build a positive self-image – setting them on a path to reach their full potential in life.
The Go Girls! program consists of seven mentoring sessions, held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities. Each 1.5-2 hour-long session is loosely structured around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart!
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Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.
Game On! includes seven 75-minute core sessions. There are also four extension modules that capture potential issues and topics specific to various locales and the interests of the mentors and participants.
Kids N’ Kops
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Kids N’ Kops is a program offered during the summer months to Littles in our programs. It is a week long program that aims to provide youth with an up-close look at police work. More importantly the program aims to grow a positive and healthy relationship between our young people and our community police officers.
Big Bunch
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Big Bunch provides children and youth with mentoring support through group-based recreational programming. By participating in recreational activities children and youth develop self-esteem and social skills.
Youth Outreach Program
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Antigonish, Guysborough & Pictou County
Available for youth (ages 12-24) that could benefit from the following services: crisis management, family work support, mentoring, advocating, provide/refer for counselling, ability for drop in location, facilitating programs and workshops, assistance accessing supports and services.