Mentoring Testimonials
“Playing with Tom brought out the little kid in me again.”
Joe – Big Brother
“Absolutely incredible. It’s an hour of joy a week.”
Sue – In-School Mentor
“I’ve learned how important I can be to a child and it’s kind of shocking! But it feels so good – the school tells me how Ashley’s practically bouncing with excitement waiting for me. Believe me, it’s wonderful for my self-esteem too. I have total support from my workplace, which is great. I’m apt to give everything I’ve got to my job but this gives me time for something that means a lot to me, something that provides balance in my life.”
Lorena – In-School Mentor
“If you haven’t been a Little Brother it’s really hard to explain adequately how one person can have such a huge impact on your life. I had my Big Brother for 3 years before he moved away – I like to think he’d be pleased that I’ve just been accepted to Med School. Now, as an adult, I have a really busy schedule, but I received such a benefit from my Big Brother that it’s really important for me to be a volunteer. The In-School Mentoring Program is perfect for me. My Mentee is so much like I was – too much energy, short attention span. I really understand his frustration. We try to do things that are a bit different. Last week we made nanaimo bars which made him very popular with his teachers. We get closer every day – It’s an amazing experience.”
Chad – In-School Mentor & former Little Brother
“My father died when I was about 8 years old. I knew I missed something special. I’m retired now and have some time so I think it’s my responsibility to be a decent role model to a child. It costs nothing but a bit of time – and it’s lots of fun!”
Alston – In-School Mentor
“I am writing to thank you and everyone else for getting me a Big Brother, Mark. We have lots of fun together. We have gone fishing, I’ve seen some airplanes with him, we went to the park and the beach. Mark even came to my spring concert. I was Papa Bear.”
David – Little Brother
“Big Brothers Big Sisters gave me the learning experience of a lifetime. They invited me to a conference in Ottawa concerning youth at risk. This gave me the opportunity to learn something about myself that I didn’t really know. It brought up my self-confidence and self-esteem and desire to succeed. I was impressed by some of the programs other people were talking about. I think programs should enhance young people’s self-esteem, giving them responsibility and trusting them to make their own judgements. It’s like Big Brothers Big Sisters – it’s better to prevent problems than to fix them later.”
Angela – Little Sister; delegate to Youth Partnership, Youth at Risk (1999)
“I never realized how important I could be to someone. I can’t believe how much he looks forward to seeing me.”
- Big Brother who preferred to remain anonymous
We like to go to the park and play pretend army, being that I am in my 60’s I never thought this is something I would do.
- Big Brother who preferred to remain anonymous
My Little Sister is growing older and older and I keep wondering when I am no longer going to be cool but then she tells me about her latest crush and I know I am still cool in her eyes!
- Big Sister who preferred to remain anonymous
“I find it rewarding to see our little brother’s face when we introduce him to something new!”
- Big Family for Little Brother
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