PROFESSIONALLY MATCHED FOR THE BEST OUTCOMES

Young people looking for a positive adult role model they can build a trusting friendship with are matched with a trained volunteer mentor based on personality, shared interests, location and other factors that will help the match be successful.

The matching process

Our volunteer mentors generously offer their time to mentor for a minimum of 1 year
All our volunteers are thoroughly screened including; reference checks and police checks
They are provided with professional training; before being introduced to a young person
Every relationship is closely monitored and supported by a professionally trained BBBS Mentoring Coordinator/ Kairuruku.

General criteria for a young person to have a BBBS Mentor

please note criteria may differ slightly between regions

1

AGED 6-12 YEARS OF AGE

This age range may vary slightly across our regions. Mentoring Coordinators will continue to support the match up until the young person turns 18.

2

IN NEED OF AN ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE, CONSISTENT, ADULT ROLE MODEL

It is important that the young person wants to have a mentor and although potentially a little nervous, is looking forward to having someone spend time with them.

3

ABLE TO MAKE WEEKLY OUTINGS WITH A MENTOR

This is where the magic happens. Consistent contact is a proven factor in helping to ignite youth potential.

4

HAS MINIMAL INVOLVEMENT FROM OTHER AGENCIES

We are aware that there are many kiwi kids who fly under the radar for all sorts of reasons and because of that, they are missing out.

5

HAS A PARENT/CAREGIVER WHO WILL SUPPORT THE MENTORING

Parents and Caregivers must ensure that they and their young person will be available for regular contact with the Mentor and BBBS Staff. Referrals are made by Parents and Caregivers and occasionally with the support of a third party.