KidStart
Mentoring services for children and youth ages 6-12, delivered by carefully screened and trained volunteers.Offered in Campbell River and the Comox Valley, 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday.
For more information, please contact:
Jesse Herbach
KidStart Coordinator
Campbell River
250-286-0611
extension: 113
Cell: 250-203-3111
2023 Program Outcomes
Data gathered from voluntary client surveysmentees were matched with volunteering mentors.
hours were given by mentors to provide positive role modelling for children and youth ages 6-18 through recreational based friendships.
%
of children and youth have increased connection to school/community.
%
of children and youth have improved self-esteem.
%
say KidStart is making a positive difference in their child's life.
“It’s a privilege seeing my mentee’s personality opening up, his self confidence improving.”
- Mentor“KidStart helped my daughter grow in her confidence. She and her mentor talked a lot about school and how important it is.”
- Mom of a Mentee“KidStart is life changing and part of ‘the village that raises a child’ for good outcomes in life.”
- Mentor