Our Mentoring in School Bigs spend one hour a week, once a week, mentoring a child (aged 7-14) in a school in the Ottawa area. Our Bigs (18 years of age and older) are placed at schools near their homes or work places, depending on our volunteer’s preference. Mentoring in School is generally an elementary school year commitment (September-June). However, if you are a university student, we are flexible with having our matches run from September-April as we are aware that some of our volunteers are from outside of Ottawa and therefore may be heading home for the summer months.

Our Mentoring in School Program runs during elementary school hours but is a non-academic program. Your Little is removed from class for the hour that you spend together. Our Bigs have access to the school’s gymnasium and equipment, the computer lab, the library, the arts and crafts room, the kitchen (for baking), to any board games the school has etc. Our Bigs and Littles are also able to hold their sessions outside if they wish, as long as the Big and Little stay on school premises at all times. Enrollment is ongoing and we are always accepting applications for this program.

Once you have completed the application, you may return it by mail, by e-mail, by fax or in-person. Following the submission of the application form, the Mentoring Coordinator of the program you have applied for will be in contact with you regarding the next step in the application process.

To complete an Application form