Apply for our New PRISM Program
Group Mentoring for Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the PRISM program at BBBS Victoria! This program has been piloted and run in other agencies across Canada. PRISM stands for Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, and Mentoring. We are launching PRISM in the Victoria Capital Region as a group program designed to build a supportive community for youth who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Mentees are connected with their peers and adult mentors who belong to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or are demonstrated allies. Our PRISM group will meet once a week at the BBBS Victoria office to share, learn, discuss, play, and explore. This program provides a critical safe space for youth who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ to get support through challenges, experience inclusive mentoring from adults that they identify with, and build connections with both peers and role models in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Pride
Being proud of our identities by celebrating ourselves and each other. Connecting with 2SLGBTQIA+ history
Respect
Asking about and honouring pronouns and chosen names. Creating a safe and confidential space for sharing and support
Identity
Connecting with ourselves and each other with curiosity. Reflecting on how we relate to ourselves and the world around us
Safety
Upholding emotional safety, discussing and providing support for challenges that may face 2SLGBTIQA+ youth
Mentoring
Building positive, supportive, and uplifting relationships with the elements of PRISM at the core of all interactions
Become a PRISM Mentor
Volunteers Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ or are Strong Allies
We are seeking 3-6 adults whose values align with that of PRISM and who are demonstrated allies or members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community themselves to volunteer as mentoring facilitators (3 mentors per group). Lived experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is not required but is considered an asset to the PRISM program. The volunteer commitment is a minimum of ten weeks, with the group meeting once per week for 1.5 hours.
These groups will run once per week at the BBBS Victoria office. Weekly group sessions will be on a weekday evening for 1.5 hours. The first PRISM cohort will run from late November 2025 to March 2026. Groups will consist of approximately 12 mentees, ages 14-18 and 3 screened and trained adult mentors.
Please fill out the contact form below to indicate your interest in volunteering with the PRISM program.
Questions? Contact Us
James Barbeiro, PRISM Mentoring Coordinator
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