Mentorship Program

Goals/ Purpose of Program

The mandate of the Mentorship Program is to connect Native youth to volunteer Mentors in the community. The overall goal of the Mentorship Program is to help empower Native youth to make positive change in their lives by offering them the support and resources needed to do so.

We partner with volunteers Mentors who are willing to commit to at least one year to volunteer their time for two to four hours a week to share teachings with Native youth in their particular area of knowledge and/or expertise.

The Mentorship Program is great for Native youth who are willing to work towards positive change in their lives by accepting and making the most of the mentorship opportunities that will be offered to them.  Youth must be willing to commit to meeting with a volunteer Mentor for two to four hours per week for at least one year.

Program Activities

• The Mentorship Coordinator works to provide Native youth in Vancouver with positive social, educational, cultural, sports, and recreation mentorship opportunities
• The Mentorship Coordinator provides support, assistance, advocacy and/or guidance to Native youth and volunteer Mentors involved in the program 
• Occasional group activities to encourage interaction between youth participants and volunteer Mentors
  

How Youth Can Become Involved 



At this time only 13-18 year old Native youth who have an open file with MCFD may access this program. Youth can contact us first, but they must then contact MCFD for a formal referral in order to access this program.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Any individuals who have the time to commit to at least one year of volunteering for two to four hours a week to share their knowledge and experience with Native youth.  Potential volunteers must undergo an interview, criminal record check, orientation session, and training session as necessary before working with youth

Donations Needed

Our program would appreciate donations of tickets for events that youth and their mentors can attend together.

Program Funder

BC Ministry of Children & Family Development

Mentorship Program Brochure (pdf)

How to contact us:

1618 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6
Phone: 604-254-7732
Fax: 604-254-7811
Email: mentorship@unya.bc.ca