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.
Jesse Herbach
KidStart Coordinator
Campbell River
250-286-0611
extension: 113
Cell: 250-203-3111
Lee Manson
KidStart Coordinator
Comox Valley
250-338-7341
extension: 335
Cell: 250-898-4842
lee.manson@jhsni.bc.ca
Chris Bennett
KidStart Program Manager
Campbell River
250-286-0611
extension: 172
Angie Prescott
KidStart Program Manager
Comox Valley
250-338-7341
2020 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.
““I love my time with my mentor.”
- Mentee“I would give my mentor a 10/10 for being the best mentor ever because, well, we do lots of fun things together and I just really really like her.”
- Mentee“This is the one relationship that has changed my son’s life inexplicably for the better in every way possible.”
- Mom of a Mentee“Because of her mentor she is more centred and self-aware. I think it was because of being able to develop a connection with a caring adult that made her more willing to initiate other positive relationships.”
- Mom of a Mentee