One-to-One Mentoring

One-to-One mentoring provides young people with positive role models. Through consistent outings, a relationship develops between the Big and the Little, built on trust and common interests, and supported by our professional Mentoring Coordinators. Big Rainbows is a one-to-one mentoring program designed to meet the needs of our 2LGBTQ+ youth by pairing them with an adult in the 2LGBTQ+ community. All our One-to-One mentoring relationships help build resilience, confidence and mitigate the long-term impact of childhood adversity.

Our One-to-One mentoring program typically consists of two regularly scheduled outings a month of a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.

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In-School Mentoring

In-School mentoring takes place at the child’s school, during school hours. For one hour a week, a volunteer mentor meets with their mentee and engages in activities such as board games, crafts or physical activity.

In-School mentoring requires a weekly visit of one hour for the duration of the school year, at a time agreed upon by the volunteer and the school. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays.

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BigBunch (Group Program)

This program matches elementary school students with high school students, under the guidance of adult mentors. Students participate in group activities on a regular basis. Younger students gain valuable social interaction with friends and the high school students learn leadership skills and the benefits of being a volunteer.

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