KidStart
Community-based mentoring services for children and youth ages 6-12, delivered by carefully screened and trained volunteers.
Offered in Campbell River and the Comox.
Who We Are & What We Do
John Howard KidStart recruits and trains nurturing adult role models to mentor local children and youth. Through the gift of time, our volunteer mentors help kids thrive in the communities that they both call home.
KidStart is a positive, meaningful mentoring program. The mentor and buddy relationship is a recreationally-based friendship that connects caring adults one-to-one with kids aged 6 to 12. Research supports the idea that the three-hour per week commitment by our volunteers leads to kids having a better chance of reaching their potential. Many matches continue into the teen years.
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2024 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.
%
say KidStart is making a positive difference in their child's life.
%
of children and youth have increased self-confidence
“This program creates meaningful change and promotes resilience for the mentees, families, and mentors involved.”
“KidStart helped my daughter grow in her confidence. She and her mentor talked a lot about school and how important it is.”
“KidStart is life changing and part of ‘the village that raises a child’ for good outcomes in life.”