Mentor

• 15,000 young people waiting for Big Brother Big Sister mentor

  More than 15,000 young people are now on the waitlist for a Big Brother or Big Sister. The charity says while referrals have spiked, funding has dropped.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
  
• Big Brothers Big Sisters launches virtual program to recruit more Edmonton volunteers

  The organization hopes an online option will encourage more mentors to sign up.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2020
  
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• World record holder Ryan Dodd shares water-skiing passion with Saskatoon youth

  After setting a world record, Ryan Dodd is still busy sharing his passion for water-skiing with Saskatoon youth.

  Sports

  Jul 8, 2017
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• ‘We’ve helped them, but they’re also helping each other’: newcomers and New Brunswickers come together

  As another cohort graduates from the Business Immigrant Mentorship Program the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says newcomer success starts with local support systems.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2017
• Sam Effah mentors ‘Classroom Champions’ in Weyburn, Sask.

  Sam Effah is a mentor in the Classroom Champions program that brings elite athletes together with students to encourage them to dream big and overcome adversity.

  Sports

  May 22, 2017
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon struggling with shortage of male mentors

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon is dealing with a shortage of male mentors.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2016
• Winnipeg art program gains national recognition

  More than 250 artists have graduated from Mentoring Artists for Women's Art in Winnipeg, with some showing their work around the world.

  Oct 15, 2015
• How youth mentorship fosters confidence in Canadian women

  Experts say having a mentor at a young age who improves an individual’s confidence has a number of positive life outcomes -- this is particularly true for girls.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2014