EVAN: COMMUNITY-BASED MENTOR
What inspired you to become a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex?
What inspired me to become a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor-Essex was the opportunity to make a positive impact on a young person’s life. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the value of mentorship and leadership, and I saw how much of a difference having positive role models could make. By becoming a volunteer with this program, I had the opportunity to pass along some of the knowledge and experiences I’ve gained throughout my life while helping someone navigate the ups and downs of growing up. I’m happy to say that this opportunity truly came to fruition, and I’m incredibly grateful that I decided to become involved. The experience has been rewarding, meaningful, and has shown me just how much of an impact mentorship can have.
What are some of your favourite activities to do with your Mentee/Little?
Some of my favourite activities to do with my Little include going to the movies, attending sporting events, or simply hanging out at my house and catching up with Jacob about the new and exciting things happening in his life. I really enjoy spending time together, whether we’re doing something fun or just sitting down and talking about what’s going on in his life.
What is one memory with your Mentee/Little that still makes you smile?
One memory that always makes me smile is thinking about our very first hangout. We went to Tim Hortons, grabbed a donut, and played cards. It was such a simple outing, but looking back, it means so much more to me. It brings me a lot of happiness to see how much we have both grown together over these past four-plus years.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about becoming a mentor with BBBSWE?
The advice I would give to anyone thinking about becoming a mentor with BBBSWE is to go in with an open mind and give it everything you have. I say this because the impact you can make on a Little’s life can last a lifetime.
