As an In-School Mentor, you share with each member of this Agency, a valued reputation. We symbolize friendship, responsibility, trust, and a concern for the protection and well-being of children. As an integral part of our team, we expect that you will comply with the following:
General Description
In-School Mentors will:
- meet with the child in the school for approximately one hour per week at time agreed upon by all parties
- be a friend to the child
- be a consistent and positive role model by modeling responsible behaviors such as reliability, respect, honesty, appropriate manners etc., along with a concern for the protection and well-being of children
- be supervised by the Agency Caseworker and will remain accountable to her/him
- meet with Agency Caseworker in person or by phone a minimum of three times per year at the beginning, middle and end of the school year
- work with the school and the Program Liaison in the school to create a positive relationship
- report any concerns to the Agency Caseworker and/or the School Liaison
In accordance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s National Child Safety Standards, all In-School Mentors will meet with their mentee on school property when school staff are available. In-School Mentors must follow the Agency’s policies about attendance at agency-sponsored events and school events such as assemblies. In-School Mentors must also follow Agency policy covering the provision of transportation to the In-School mentee to such events.
Funding for this program is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: Community Impact.
