Olasiva Mentor & Guardian Development Workshop

Walking Together Guiding Young People Through Identity, Purpose & UTU After completing the introductory Mentor Seminar, this workshop takes participants one step further by exploring how to facilitate the Olasiva Village Circle learning journey within schools, churches, families, and communities. Rather than simply presenting lessons, mentors will learn how to create safe, engaging, and meaningful spaces where young people discover identity, build healthy relationships, develop practical life skills, and grow into responsible leaders. What You Will Learn Participants will explore: • Understanding the complete Olasiva Learning Journey. • How to facilitate Village Circle sessions. • Creating safe and engaging learning environments. • Storytelling, discussion, and experiential learning. • Working with parents, guardians, schools, and faith communities. • Safeguarding and healthy mentoring relationships. • Planning weekly mentorship sessions. • Monitoring growth and supporting young people over time. The Olasiva Learning Journey During the workshop, mentors will receive an overview of the complete Village Circle curriculum. 🌱 Identity & Belonging Duration: 8 Weeks Helping young people understand who they are, where they belong, and the values that shape their lives. 🤝 Healthy Relationships Duration: 8 Weeks Exploring family, friendships, peer influence, respect, boundaries, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships. 🎯 Purpose & Leadership Duration: 8 Weeks Helping young people discover purpose, make wise decisions, develop leadership skills, and serve others. 🌿 Practical Life Skills Duration: 10 Weeks Developing everyday skills including cooking, financial literacy, hygiene, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and responsibility. 🌍 Community & Service Duration: 8 Weeks Encouraging young people to become active contributors within their families and communities through service projects and leadership A One-Year Mentorship Journey Together, these six learning sections form a structured 48-week mentorship journey, allowing mentors to walk consistently alongside young people throughout the year. Who Should Attend? • Teachers • Parents & Guardians • Community Mentors • Faith Leaders • Youth Leaders • School Counsellors • Social Workers • Anyone passionate about guiding young people Workshop Outcomes By the end of the workshop participants will: • Understand the complete Olasiva curriculum. • Be confident facilitating Village Circle sessions. • Receive practical mentoring resources. • Build connections with fellow mentors. • Leave with a clear roadmap for mentoring young people throughout the year. "No Young Person Should Journey Alone."