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Lola Storry

contact us contact Lola Storry, Mentoring Manager or Yvette Bolduc, Coordinator
at Bridges for Women
#320, 1175 Cook Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4A1

lola@bridgesforwomen.ca
yvette@bridgesforwomen.ca
Tel. (250) 385-7410 ext. 34
Fax. (250) 385-7459

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mentoring Bridges’ Career Mentoring Program matches Bridges’ students, graduates or other eligible women from the community with working women who act as volunteer Career Mentors. Our goal is to support healthy Mentoring relationships, to facilitate connections between our Mentees and employed women in the community, and to provide valuable learning opportunities for everyone involved.

Mentors are expected to support Mentees while they work towards their career or educational goals, introduce them to professional networks, share feedback and provide encouragement as they practice their employability skills. Mentors and Mentees are asked to commit to a 9-month match, and should plan to connect with each other for 5 - 6 hours each month.

Match members can expect Bridges Mentoring Staff to provide regular check-ins, clear communication around program standards and thoughtful, appropriate training and support. Mentors and Mentees will receive 36 hours of training over the course of their match, as well as monthly Advanced Training opportunities. Training generally takes place in the evenings and on weekends, in order to accommodate our participants’ schedules. The Mentoring Program is flexible and well-suited to busy women who have a lot on the go!

mentees All new applicants to Bridges are asked to go through the application process. In order to begin, potential Mentees must complete our online Bridges Application. For more information on the program, eligibility, or to have us mail you a hard copy of the application form, please call 250-385-7410.

mentors Does this describe you?
  • You love your job!
  • You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with others
  • You want to learn new skills and develop existing talents
  • You’re able to commit to a match for 9 months and complete all required training
  • You have 5 – 6 hours a month to spend with your Mentee
  • You’re interested in creating positive social change
  • You like to have fun and enjoy a good laugh
  • You want to volunteer and make a real difference in one woman’s life
Women who are interested in volunteering as a Career Mentor should complete a Career Mentor Online Application. For more information on the program, eligibility standards, or to have us mail you a hard copy of the application form, please call 250-385-7410.
Yvette Bolduc, Mentoring Coordinator
Yvette Bolduc, Coordinator

"I would absolutely recommend this program. It gives back much more than one gives to it...it is a place that offers positive energy, healing and affirmation to all."
- Mentor

"I am so glad I decided to apply at Bridges and to sign up for the Mentor Program. I love the help and support you've given me and all the beautiful women I have met."
- Mentee
Last modified: Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 02:33 PM