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Edmund Rice Mentoring
Support Program An initiative of the Christian Brothers, St Francis Xavier Province |
Mentoring Support is a program designed to support young people through friendship with a young adult.
Who is a Mentor?
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A Mentor is a "trusted friend and guide." Mentors are supported to enable a young person to experience a safe, stable and positive relationship with an adult. Mentors are aged between 20 and 35 years of age. Old enough to be a responsible and mature influence, and yet young enough not to be perceived as a "pseudo-parent" Asked to spend time with a young person at least 3 times a month. Mentors receive ongoing support, training, and group supervision. |
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Who is a Mentee/Buddy?
A young person aged 6 to 16 years, who is "at-risk" and/or experiencing some significant level of disadvantage.
 | Social isolation |
| Long term foster care |
| Live in a family that is in and out of crisis |
| Siblings who require high levels of support - gives the young person time-out |
| Lacking in self-esteem and/or self confidence. |
Activities
| Mentors and buddies are encouraged to decide what things they can enjoy doing together. |
| Free or low-cost activities are encouraged |
| Group activities - every 1 - 2 months |
| Weekend camp once a year. |