Mentorship Programme
What is the Iphutheng Mentoring Programme?
Vision & Objectives
The Iphutheng Mentorship Programme was conceptualised in 2018, as an organic extension of the learning support initiatives that various community groups were already providing at Iphutheng. It lined up with Iphutheng and its partners’ commitment to hands-on justice.
The programme aims to improve learner’s self-assurance and self confidence and increase learners’ interest in and appreciation of the world. This is facilitated through the development of healthy relationships, being a strong role model and exposing the learner to a variety of different, stimulating environments. The programme endeavours to create positive motivational experiences for learners to imagine the possibilities they can live into rather than a predetermined expectation to live up to.
How
Volunteers mentor 2-3 learners from Iphutheng Primary School. The mentor spends about three hours, every other week during school terms, with the learner. The mentor arranges different activities, either on a school day between 14:15 and 17:00 or on a weekend day.
Where
The mentor meets the learners at the school and either stays at the school or transports the learners to an arranged activity.
Duration of the programme
A mentor commits to the programme for two terms at a time with one group of learners.
IPHUTHENG MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
- Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to the development of South African children?
- Do you have a vision for the development of township children?
- Are you a good listener and role-model?
Maybe being a mentor is for you!
Iphutheng Primary School in Alexandra is looking for responsible and committed adults to join their team of mentors.
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.” – Oprah Winfrey
- Two to three learners are assigned to each mentor.
- The programme requires a commitment of one afternoon every two weeks for two school terms, which is roughly 10 sessions.
- Sessions can include a variety of educational activities, adventure/cultural activities and recreational activities
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
Jane Codrington 082 758 7577 or jane@codrington.biz
Anneke van Heek 076 606 3949 or annekevanheek@gmail.com
Regan Berry 083 659 1804 or rberry@vodamail.co.za
