Dear Parent/Guardian:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph (BBBSG) in partnership with the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), is pleased to offer the Adult In-School Mentoring Program.
In the Adult In-School Mentoring program, a deserving child/youth is matched with an Adult Mentor. They will spend an hour each week together on a one-on-one basis for the school year, during school hours, and only on school property. This is not an academic program, but an activity-driven program to encourage a friendship between the Mentor and Mentee (child/youth). They may play games together, enjoy sports, cook and bake (where permitted), take on crafts, or read together. The objectives of this program are to promote social and emotional skills, mental health and wellbeing, and educational engagement through the development of a caring relationship with a Mentor.
The Mentors are adult volunteers from the local area. They have been recruited, screened, and trained by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph.
If you are interested in this program for your child, please complete the enclosed forms and return it as soon as possible. Completing these forms is the first step in the matching process. This is how we begin getting to know you to see if we have someone who would be a compatible fit for your child.
If you have any questions, please call the school or the BBBSG office at 519-824-5154.
Yours truly,
Lois Allen and Andrea Azevedo
In-School Mentoring Caseworkers
Lois.Allen@bigbrotherbigsisters.ca
Andrea.Azevedo@bigbrotherbigsisters.ca