The Teen Literacy Mentoring program pairs high school mentors with students in grades 1-6 for one-to-one sessions, once a week for 70-minute sessions. During these sessions, mentors help with academic tasks, homework and school projects, fostering a positive developmental relationship through fun and engaging activities. The sessions are monitored by agency staff, ensuring support is always available.
Teen Literacy Mentoring allows high school students to make a meaningful impact in their community while gaining valuable personal and professional benefits. The program fosters close connections between mentors and mentees, creating a rewarding experience for both. In addition to supporting younger students, high school mentors benefit by earning community involvement hours, enhancing their resumes with meaningful volunteer experience and reference letters, exploring creative expression, and developing valuable career skills and self-growth.
Application Details
Please complete the following form if you are interested in being a mentor in our Teen Literacy Program. Once you have completed the form, you will be redirected to a page that includes the link to complete the full application. If you are under the age of 18, there are some sections that require a parent/guardian signature as well, so make sure you are completing it when they are available to sign. If you would prefer a paper copy of the application, please request that when the mentoring coordinator reaches out to you.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Erica Hughes by phone or email at 519.537.6404 | erica.hughes@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.