Continuing our exploration of innovative new models
In 2021 we ran our Youth Initiated Mentoring (YIM) program in 4 schools. This was delivered as a ten-week workshop style program, facilitated by a Raise Program Counsellor. Some programs also had the support of a small number of volunteer mentors. The YIM curriculum is designed to build skills in help-seeking, resilience, hope and school engagement. YIM participants are also supported to identify and initiate their own mentoring relationship.
100% of participants enjoyed the program
100% would recommend the program to a friend 83% said things are different because of the program 80% feel their communication skills improved
64% feel able to make better choices 60% feel better about themselves 60% are more likely to help others
56% feel more connected with their community 56% feel better about school after the program
52% know more people at school now 36% are more likely to continue school
Next steps: The YIMmodel is an effective way of supporting young people in schools where wemay not have been able to find the full cohort of mentors to volunteer We will deliver our YIMmodel to schools in this instance, as a preliminary offering, andmove to our regular
mentoring programonce we have recruited volunteer mentors We are updating the YIM curriculum to reflect program feedback
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