Community Uncle or Auntie
It takes a community to help a young person thrive.
A Community Uncle or Auntie is a trusted adult who chooses to take an active interest in the growth and success of young people.
Who they are
- Professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Educators
- Community leaders
- Elected officials
- Tradespeople
- Creatives
- Parents
- Retirees
- Caring adults
How they contribute
- Mentorship
- Career exposure
- Teaching
- Professional knowledge
- Community connections
- Introductions
- Opportunities
- Program support
- Encouragement
- Positive adult presence
Safeguarding
Mentorship roles involving youth require screening, orientation, consent and supervision, and must follow our safeguarding requirements and program guidelines. Applying does not give anyone unsupervised access to minors.
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