We are moms, mentors, volunteers ~ and Families
Moms and Mentors is a registered B.C. Society with dedicated mentors who advocate and promote educational and career opportunities, social support and assisting families in a
nurturing, resourceful, and non-judgmental way.
Meetings are held in the West Shore on Vancouver Island at 2225 Sooke Road, in the Upper Hall.
We meet every s
Moms and Mentors is a registered B.C. Society with dedicated mentors who advocate and promote educational and career opportunities, social support and assisting families in a
nurturing, resourceful, and non-judgmental way.
Meetings are held in the West Shore on Vancouver Island at 2225 Sooke Road, in the Upper Hall.
We meet every second Sat. morning 10-12 am, and the 4th Tuesday of the month. The dates are Jan. 11, Jan. 28, Sat Feb8, Tues. Feb 25. Sat Mar 8, Tues. Mar. 25, Sat. Apr. 12, Tues. Apr22, Sat. May 10, Tues. May 27, Sat. June 12, and Tues June. 24.
Join us at the Circle where moms and mentors meet end enjoy a snack and chat, and a safe place for kids to play. While parents enjoy time together, volunteer mentors or child minders stay with the kids in the play area, read them a book from our kids library, or just watch over as children play.
There are no fees for our program.
We receive generous donations from service providers in the community and appreciate their support for helping us to achieve our goals.
Donations from the Lions, PEO, and the WestShore Rotary are integral for hosting the Moms and Mentors' Circle, Scholarship Fund, and Mentor Training Seminars.
Call 250-986-2549 for more information, registration and meeting locations.
Our History
The seeds for the Moms and Mentors program started from a parenting class that a Public Health Nurse facilitated at Belmont Secondary School in Langford B.C. Working in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, with the Sooke School Board, principals, teachers, counsellors and parents, they established a day care on site at Belmont sc
The seeds for the Moms and Mentors program started from a parenting class that a Public Health Nurse facilitated at Belmont Secondary School in Langford B.C. Working in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, with the Sooke School Board, principals, teachers, counsellors and parents, they established a day care on site at Belmont school.
Following graduation, two young moms and the PHN moved the class from the school into the community. They sought out locations for their meetings, recruited mentors, and invited people to get involved.
They invited people to participate in mentor training events; collaborated with other service providers, and started a scholarship program.
Advocating for others, they also reached out to other communities, i.e. Sooke and Victoria at the Single Parent Resource Centre and helped them to start their own moms and mentors program.
Moms and Mentors now have 29 years as a community based volunteer support network. People who want to volunteer, and or become mentors, can also take our Moms and Mentors training program. Moms with families are all welcome!
Scholarship Opportunities
Moms and Mentor's scholarship program is supported by the West Shore Rotary, Lions and PEO and by others. As one mom stated, "it has made a tremendous difference. I would not be where I am without Moms & Mentors. Being a single mom and working full time, it helped me in building my future career as a nurse.
donations
C$ 0.00
Donations to Moms and Mentors Society assists in meeting their goals i.e., funding an annual scholarship program, promoting literacy and social support through healthy family centered activities.
Call 986-2549 for inquiries about a donation,
thank you.
Welcome
Contact Us
We meet at the Upper Hall i.e., the tall building next to the Children's Hall at 2225 Sooke Road.
Jenn, President,
Janis, Vice President,
Maureen, Vice President/ Treasurer
Call 250-986-2549 about a visit.