Sisters in School started as a small pilot project which took place in Strathroy, from January to June 2005. The program involved ten teenage girls aged 17-18, who were matched one-to-one with girls in grades 1-4. The mentorship program took place in the classroom, helping girls build self-esteem through assisting her with her schoolwork. In September 2008 this program will extended into three schools in the Strathroy area and will run the whole school year until June 2009.
If you are interested in joining our team, below is a general description of the program:
- as a Sister 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.
- 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 behaviours such as reliability, respect, honesty, appropriate manners etc, along with a concern for the protection and wellbeing of children
- be supervised by the Program Coordinator and will remain accountable to her
- meet with the Program and Service Manager 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 School Champion in the school to create a positive relationship
- report any concerns to the Program Coordinator or School Champion
- In accordance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s National Child Safety Standards, all Sisters in School Mentors will meet with their mentee on school property when school staff are available. The mentor may not see the child outside of the school in any other circumstances.
If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Emily at ext. 222 or email bigsisters.org Thank you to our funders: United Way of London & Middlesex Libro Financial Group
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