Big Brother Mentor
Posted by
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton on December 18th, 2014
Description
Volunteers are needed as mentors to children in our community. There are a number of children waiting for the special friendship and positive role model that a mentor offers. Volunteers are required to be a Big Brother, a Big Sister, a Big Bunch Mentor a Couple Match or an In-School Mentor.
Big Brother Mentors are men of good character, who share three to four hours a week in a mutually enjoyable activity with a boy aged 5 to 18 years who could benefit from a positive male influence and friendship. Outing times are flexible each week which appeals to many different men whose free time varies each week. Planning Outings is easy because you share your interests with a boy. Great care is taken in matching Big and Little Brothers to ensure that they are compatible and share common interests.
Details
| Start Date: |
ongoing |
| End Date: |
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| Length of Commitment: |
minimum one year |
| Time Commitment: |
3 to 4 hours a week |
| Total Days Needed: |
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| Minimum Age Required: |
18 and over for Big Brother volunteers and 21 and over for "couple" volunteers |
| Training Required: |
no |
| Training Provided: |
Training is provided for the volunteers as well as resources and support from an agency Caseworker. |
| Skills Required: |
Have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change
Access to transportation for volunteer and child to attend various venues in the community
Be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with
Be collaborative, patient and positive
Can commit to mentoring approximately once a week for at least a year
Function within the guidelines of the agency
Support the mission of the agency. |
| Activities: |
Big and Little Brothers are matched based on similar interests and background and the needs of the child with the strengths of the volunteer. They share in fun based activities in the community 3 to 4 hours a week. The agency also hosts a month group activity where matches and meet, socialize and try something new! |
| Transportation: |
Yes |
| Population Served: |
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| Additional Information: |
Start Something ...BIG
Mentor a Child
Help a Child Reach Their Full Potential
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is a proud United Way Member Agency |
Location Details
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| Street: |
10 Lorne Cres. Dow Centre for Youth |
| City: |
Sarnia |
| Postal Code: |
N7S 1H8 |
| Travel Directions: |
Beside St. Lukes Church in Sarnia ( corner of Indian and Wellington) Driveway is off Lorne Cres. |
Contact Person
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| Name: |
Sarah McSwain |
| Position: |
Caseworker/Recruitment |
| Email: |
sarah.mcswain@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Website: |
www.sarnia@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Day Phone: |
519-336-0460 ext #303 |
| Evening Phone: |
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| Fax: |
519-336-4932 |
