School-based Mentoring
In-School Mentoring
Our In-School Mentoring (ISM) Program provides students with a role model and friend to talk to—all from the familiar comfort and convenience of their school.
How it works:
- Students in Grades 1-12 will be matched with a like-minded mentor.
- Students will visit with their mentor during the school year for 1 hour per week between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
- Each visit follows the 20-20-20 model: 20 minutes of getting to know each other, 20 minutes of academic support, and 20 minutes of free activity time (student’s choice).
- ISM programs are offered in partnership with select schools in Edmonton, St. Albert, Strathcona County and Parkland County.
- Each match is supported by a BGCBigs Mentoring Facilitator. Mentoring Facilitators are available to answer any questions and to help matches achieve their goals together.
Minimum Commitment: 1 hour per week throughout the school year
Availability: We run ISM programs at partnered schools in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert and Parkland County.
When & Where: At the same time each week during the school day at school
Please note: Your child must attend one of the schools listed on the application form to participate in this program.
Enrollment Process
Fill Out Application Form
In-School Mentoring programs are offered in partnership with select schools located in:
- Edmonton
- St. Albert
- Sherwood Park
- Parkland County
To participate in our in-school mentoring program, your child must attend one of the qualifying schools or out-of-school -time (OST) sites listed in the application form.
To see a list of qualifying schools and sites, open the application form.
Matching
We'll match your child to a like-minded volunteer who is available to visit your child at least once per week, for 1 hour.
When a volunteer has been selected, a match engagement meeting will occur at your child’s school to make introductions of the volunteer to your child and your child’s teacher.
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