RISE after School
RISE after School is a peer mentorship program for high school students to mentor an elementary school student. This mentorship program is designed to provide both academic and social supports that will enrich both the mentor and the mentee.
Who
Mentor students will be in grade 11 or 12 at participating secondary schools. Mentee students will be from participating elementary schools.
Where
RISE after School will take place online only until further notice.
When
Schedule will be determined based on school and student needs, as well as physical distancing and health and safety needs. Generally sessions are after school (3pm-5pm) and on Saturdays.
Program Description
RISE after School is a peer mentorship program for high school students to mentor an elementary school student. This mentorship program is designed to provide both academic and social supports that will enrich both the mentor and the mentee.
As a mentor, you will be giving valuable insights to what life in high school is like, help with schoolwork and be a positive role model for your mentee.
This mentorship program is designed to provide both academic and social supports that will enrich both the mentor and the mentee.
We currently have two high schools participating – Vancouver College and Little Flower Academy. We welcome inquiries from others that would like like to participate.
What We Need From Mentors
Mentors will be asked to commit to one half hour mentorship meeting per week, plus initial training sessions of 1-2 hours in duration. The meetings will be held online so you will need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection.
To apply, please email us to request a form and be prepared to provide two letters of reference OR the contact information of those two references: one teacher and one prior work or volunteer supervisor.
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