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Mentorship profoundly impacts a youth’s life by providing guidance, support, and encouragement, helping them navigate school challenges and make informed career choices. Through volunteering as mentors, individuals can offer valuable insights and experiences, particularly in promoting the trades as a viable and rewarding career path. This engagement not only enhances the youth’s opportunities for a successful future but also fosters the development of responsible and contributing citizens in Niagara. By supporting mentorship programs, we invest in creating a stronger, more skilled community.
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IN-SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM
The In-School Mentoring program matches children and youth (grades 1-8) with mentors who provide support through weekly visits at the mentee’s school.
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Community Based Mentoring
Community-Based mentoring programs pair children and youth (ages 6-18) with mentors (18+) for weekly outings and support.
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Young Parent Mentoring Program
The Young Parent Mentoring Program pairs young parents with mentors for bi-weekly social engagement and support.
WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER
It takes as little as one hour/week
You and your match can do activities based on common interests
Exposing children and youth to future opportunities in the trades will help inform and develop our future work force
BECOME A VOLUNTEER IN 5 EASY STEPS:
1. INQUIRE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW
2. SCHEDULE AN ORIENTATION
3. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION & POLICE CHECK
4. COMPLETE YOUR INTERVIEW & TRAINING
5. MEET YOUR MENTEE