RAISE 2021 Evaluation & Annual Report_Web

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 YIM model is an effective way of supporting young people in schools where we may not have been able to find the full cohort of mentors to volunteer  We will deliver our YIM model to schools in this instance, as a preliminary offering, and move to our regular

mentoring program once we have recruited volunteer mentors  We are updating the YIM curriculum to reflect program feedback

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