
Opened Doors Mentoring (ODM) Program
“It takes a village to raise a child.” – African Proverb
Opened Doors Mentoring® (ODM)
ODM DEFINITIONS
ODMentee is the person seeking mentorship
ODMentor is the person seeking to mentor another person or group.
ODM Registry is the available pool of people who seek to mentor and seek mentorship
ODMatch is the matching of the ODMentee(s) with ODMentor(s) – based on a number of factors. Match criteria include preferences and other information provided in the application form, skills, industry of work/interest, and personal/professional experience. See ODMentoring Structure
The ODMission Is
through intergenerational interaction;
and through social, personal, and professional
networking and development.
The ODMandate Is
WHAT WAS THE CATALYST FOR ODM?
His birth served as a catalyst for Keda to actively pursue a way of providing male role models and balanced guidance.
Knowing it takes a village to raise a child, Keda wanted to design a mentoring structure that addressed the limited time issues for mentors; the varying needs of mentees; and the increasing need for intergenerational interaction.
Hence Opened Doors Mentoring® was born.
Keda’s nephew has grown into a fine and well-balanced young man;
and is now studying computer engineering (his passion) in university.
Over the years, ODM has attracted numerous participants, partners, and contributors from communities, government agencies, and the private sector for mentoring, workshops and events – including:
Inside-Out/ROOT Camp – Self-empowerment and self-actualisation workshops with Young Men in collaboration with the (former) York Detention Centre
Food ‘n’ Folk Fete – A Family Day of food, games, and fundraising in collaboration with MTOYS (Marsha and Tami Ottey Youth Solutions)
VIBE Camp – Summer Camp in collaboration with Toronto Police Service, ReDEFINING the Campaign, Future Aces Foundation, and Roar Rockit
“By learning you will teach. By teaching you will learn.” – Latin Proverb
MENTORING TYPE
TIME INVESTMENT
SOCIAL (can include)
OCCASIONAL (includes)
- On-line interaction
- Minimum one (1) meet-up
- Can include a day trip, special event, activities
PROFESSIONAL (includes)
SHORT-TERM (includes)
- On-line interaction
- Minimum two (2) meet-ups per month
- Maximum 3 months
PERSONAL (includes)
Personal Mentoring is combined with Short-term or Long-term ONLY
LONG-TERM (includes)
- On-line interaction
- Minimum two (2) meet-ups per month
- Minimum 3 months
Matching is based on any combination of the following factors:
ODMentor Applicant | ODMentee Applicant |
Type of ODMatch Requested | Type of ODMatch Requested |
Skills | Skills |
Industry | Industry of Interest |
Personal Experience | Personal Experience |
Gender | Gender & Age |
Location | Location |
Location | Location |
Language | Language/td> |
Accessibility | Accessibility |
Hobbies | Hobbies |
Preferences | Preferences |
Getting Started
Join the ODM Registry by clicking here
If you are already registered with the ODM Registry,
you may request an ODMatch by emailing us with the following information:
Your Name, Email, Phone Type of ODMatch Requested, Time available, and any additional information.