Mentor Match
The Mentor Match program will inspire a young person to develop his or her talents and abilities by means of adult and youth role models who have encountered similar experiences and found success. The Mentor Match program offers several mentoring options to better accommodate busy schedules and geographic distance:
- Face-to-Face Mentor Match: Mentors and mentees agree to a 1 year commitment and see each other once per month, and phone/contact once per week.
- Online mentoring relationships through forums, chat rooms, social networking
- Incorporating youth in current mentorship programs, ie Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Calgary and Area.
Youth who wish to be matched with a mentor are interviewed to better understand their interests and needs, in order to find the best match. Participants are matched according to a variety of factors, including similar disability, common interests, career aspirations, hobbies and geographical proximity. In addition to one-to-one contact, mentors attend mandatory group training sessions and individuals are also encouraged to participate in fun CPAA group outings every three months.
For more information contact: Kimberley Matthews at or by email atkmatthews@cpalberta.com