The Big Sibling Program

What is it?

– It is a mentoring program where volunteering mentors are paired with mentees with the goal of forming an additional supportive relationship.

– The program offers a way of passing valuable skills and knowledge from mentor to mentee and vice-versa.

– Mentor-mentee relationships can be formal or informal with substantial variations.

What is expected from the mentors in the program?

– Mentors are expected to interact with their mentees at least once a week. That includes checking up on them and seeing if they need any form of assistance.

– Building up personal relationships with their mentees.

– Attending the meetings.

– Having fun!

What are some of the activities to expect in the program?

– Sip and chat.

– Game nights.

– Volunteering programs.

– Networking.

Benefits of being a mentor

– An increase in self-confidence.

– Expanding your network

– Antidote to procrastination and anxiety

– Improvement in communication and people skills

– And so much more!

Important points to note!

– Trust is essential between a mentor and mentee.

– Confidentiality!

– Mutual respect and sensitivity.

– Boundaries should be observed at all times.

And lastly, the 3 C’s to successful mentorship:

– Clarity.

– Communication.

– Commitment

We hope that this gives you a view of what being part of Zimsoc is like. We are all here for each other and to help each other up the ladder of success.

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