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. to 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 that your child must attend one of the schools listed on the application to participate in this program. To learn about our other mentoring opportunities, click here to learn more about our Community Mentoring Programs.
Out-of-School-Time Mentoring
We partner with 5 different school sites in Edmonton to provide out-of-school-time (OST) mentoring programs to students who attend these locations.
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, Monday to Friday.
- We provide a healthy snack and a variety of fun and educational activities.
- Additionally, we provide Spring and Summer break camps, as well as field trips!
Kids served: Children and Youth ages 6-18
Cost: Free
Location:
- Delton Elementary School
- Eastglen High School
- John A McDougall Elementary School
- Spruce Avenue Junior High School
- St Alphonsus Elementary and Junior High School
Please note that your child must attend one of the school sites listed above to attend the OST program. To learn about our other OST program opportunities, click here to learn more about our Community Clubs.
Enrollment Process
Fill Out Application Form
In-School Mentoring programs are offered in partnership with select schools 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.
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Matching
This is when we find your child a volunteer who is going to be a good fit. Once a volunteer has been selected, a match engagement meeting will occur at your child’s school with introduction of the volunteer to your child and your child’s teacher.