'Dare to Dream' Mentor

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As a mentor in our Dare to Dream program you will 'walk alongside’ a youth in foster care as they navigate life’s challenges. These young people need the wisdom, advice, encouragement and sense of community that your mentorship can bring.

As a mentor you meet with them twice a month (as a minimum) to give emotional and practical support, as well as offering guidance through development milestones.(eg. tests, learning to drive, relationships etc) The goal is for them to feel supported and equipped to navigate life.

We also ask that you commit for at least a year; consistency and 'showing up’ is a crucial part of what our programs are all about. Hopefully this relationship will last a lifetime! Research tells us that consistent and healthy relationships play a crucial role in healing for a youth who has experienced trauma in their lives. This is an opportunity to help play a part. The minimum age for mentoring in our program is 22.

You would be assigned a Case Manager who would carefully match you with a young person, and is a constant support and source of information as you navigate your mentoring journey.