A mentor is an adult volunteer who gives their time to build a meaningful relationship and share their experiences with a young person in their community.
Our mentors are positive models of perseverance, compassion and personal success. By creating an equal relationship with a young person, rather than a teacher-student dynamic, mentors foster cooperation, give advice and support in a more open environment.
Of course, all of our mentors are carefully chosen and trained before they begin working with youth. They also receive ongoing training and assistance from the program’s support workers, with whom they meet regularly.
Being a Plusone mentor is a one-year commitment during which volunteers meet with youth for 2-3 hours a week, on average. Meetings take place every week for the first 6-months and then become progressively less frequent as the youth begins their transition out of the program.
Want to know more? Feel free to consult our mentor FAQ or email one of our Service Sites directly.