#mentoringmoments Become a mentor today – Apply Now Cristi Adams – Project Manager at Transcanada, Aboriginal Advocate, Proud Mom and Mentor It was noon at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Calgary and TransCanada employee, Cristi Adams, looked at ease sitting in a director’s chair behind bright lights and a camera. She was preparing to be interviewed about her …
"Youth just need our time and our heart and our commitment to them."
#mentoringmoments with Tara Veer “Youth just need our time and our heart and our commitment to them.” Tara Veer is the Mayor of Red Deer, Champion for Kids & Families and a Proud Albertan Become a mentor today and make a difference in the lives of our children and youth in Alberta. For more information on mentoring and how to get …
"Everyone has the potential to be a mentor."
#mentoringmoments with Sarah Chan Everyone has the potential to be a mentor. Sarah Chan is a First Generation Canadian, Mother, Big Sister and Edmonton’s First Lady Become a mentor today and make a difference in the lives of our children and youth in Alberta. For more information on mentoring and how to get involved visit: http://albertamentoringpartnership.cirrusvps.ca/8000mentors/ Participate and help share …
Happy Holidays 2014
Here at the Alberta Mentoring Partnership we would like to wish everyone a warm and happy holidays this year!
#mentorsnippet December 21st, 2014
Mentoring Builds Resilience!
#mentorsnippet December 13th, 2014
In the face of difficulties, support youth to evaluate the strengths they can call upon to help them overcome.
#mentorsnippet December 7th, 2014
Always and unconditionally affirm a child’s uniqueness, strengths and value.
The Importance of Mentors in the Lives of Youth in Care
On November 7, 2014, representatives and friends of the Alberta Mentoring Partnership’s Youth in Care and Mentoring Committee attended the Alberta Foster Parent Association 41st Annual Conference in Jasper to present on the importance of mentoring in the lives of youth in care. Representing a cross section of service providers, mentors and youth in care, the panel shared their experiences …
AMP Honoured with the 2014 Heroes of a Safe & Caring World Collective Impact Award
The Alberta Mentoring Partnership was recently recognized at the Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities annual “Creating Safe Spaces” breakfast. AMP was honoured with a Heroes of a Safe & Caring World Collective Impact Award in recognition of its work to create safe, caring, healthy and inclusive schools and communities. The whole AMP is thankful to Safe & Caring for …
#mentorsnippet November 29th, 2014
One of the best ways to establish trust and improve the quality and positive influence of a mentoring relationship is to focus on the unique strengths, skills, characteristics, and passions young people.