Youth mentors wanted

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington leads a youth mentoring programme for young people aged 6 to 12 years old to enhance the quality of life in children by providing a mentor to those who have had adverse childhood experiences. With a growing waiting list for boys in the Hutt Valley, the service is looking for male mentors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington provides training, guidance, and support for mentors to ensure outcomes for mentees and to ensure that the programme is achieving its purpose safely.

For more information or to apply to become a mentor, people can visit the service’s website, https://www. bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz.

Mentoring helps young people develop a relationship that leads to a positive, long-lasting impact in their lives.

“We give hope to young people and help them to identify their own potential and to build their confidence,” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington says.

“We do this by creating one-on-one, long term, consistent relationships in mentoring.

“Our programme is proven to help mentees gain confidence and social attitude.