Big Brothers Mentoring
The Big Brothers mentoring program provides boys and young men with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Brothers mentoring program requires weekly outings of one to four hours and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Big Sisters Mentoring
The Big Sisters mentoring program provides girls and young women with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Sisters mentoring program requires weekly outings of one to four hours and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Big Couples Mentoring
The Big Couples mentoring program provides a child or youth with 2 role models to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentors (2 people in a committed relationship) and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Couples mentoring program requires weekly outings of one to four hours and a minimum of a one year commitment.
In-School Mentoring
In-School Mentoring provides elementary students who could benefit from extra emotional, social or academic support, with a caring adult Mentor. The goal is for students to become engaged, connected and confident members of their school and community.
The In-School Mentoring program requires a weekly visit of 1 hour for the duration of the school year. You are matched with a student in grades 1-8 based on common interests and location. The match takes place on school property during the school day and lasts until the end of the school year (April/June).
Through regular meetings, a relationship is developed between the Mentor and the child, built on trust and common interests. The match is supported by our experienced Mentoring Coordinator. The result is a life-changing experience for both the volunteer Mentor and child.
The In-School Mentoring Program strives to:
- Provide a role model and a friend for mentees
- Promote the importance of education and healthy relationships with family and peers
- Instill trust and self-confidence in young people
- Encourage leadership skills and independent thinking
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INTEREST SPECIFIC MENTORING PROGRAMS
| Program Title | Purpose | Benefits | Expectations |
| PRISM Program | PRISM (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring) is a mentoring program designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community in Muskoka. | • Provides role models for LGBTQ+ children and youth • Fosters pride and self-confidence • Creates connections within Muskoka’s LGBTQ2S+ community • Offers LGBTQ2S+ children and youth a safe adult mentor to discuss identity and similar life experiences with | One-to-one Meetings for 1-4 hours weekly |
| Across Generations Mentoring | Across Generations Mentoring, sometimes referred to as Intergenerational Mentoring, is a variation of our "Big" mentoring programs with a focus on training and utilizing mentors who identify as over 55-years of age. | • Provides role models for local children & youth • Fosters a sense of respect and understanding of differing generations • Allows young people to feel connected to someone who resembles a grandparent type figure • Offers learning and growth opportunities to mentees and the mentor | One-to-one Meetings for 1-4 hours weekly |