MATES Mentoring Program

About:
The MATES Mentoring Program which matches community volunteers with students to serve as one-to-one Mentors. The Mentor role is that of a friend, positive role model and guide. As a Mentor you will meet with your Mentee twice a month during school hours for a year and take personal interest in their growth and development. All training is provided free of charge.

Mission Statement:

‘Providing positive role models who assist, target, engage and enhance the skills and life experiences of young local people.’

Purpose:

MATES is a mentoring program which has been designed as a model which is easy and effective for all schools to implement at very little cost. MATES draws on the strong support of the local community to be positive role models for students. MATES recognises that in a changing world, schools can’t do it alone. Communities have to work together to help support and nourish the variety of needs and capabilities of our young people.

The MATES Mentoring program aims to:

• MENTOR  – to provide an additional positive role model in the lives of young people
• ASSIST      – to assist and extend the positive life experiences of young people
• TARGET   – to specifically target the life and educational goals of young people
• ENGAGE – to engage young people with their schools and their local communities
• SKILLS      – to identify and enhance the skills and strengths of young people