Couple Mentoring
Posted by
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton on April 16th, 2019
Description
The Couples Mentoring program matches a married or common-law couple aged 21 and over who would like to share the joys and rewards of befriending a child together. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentors and mentees that is built on trust and common interests and is supported by an experienced Caseworker. Couples generally spend about 80% of their time together with the Little Brother allowing some one to one time with child.
Details
| Start Date: |
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| End Date: |
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| Length of Commitment: |
one year minimum |
| Time Commitment: |
3 to 4 hours a week |
| Total Days Needed: |
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| Minimum Age Required: |
21 and over for Couple Mentors |
| Training Required: |
No |
| Training Provided: |
Yes 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
- Be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with
- Be collaborative, patient and positive
- Access to a vehicle to transport to community activities with mentee
- Can commit to mentoring approximately once a week for at least a year
- Can Function within the guidelines of the Agency
- Support the mission of the Agency |
| Activities: |
The Couples, aged 21 and older who are in a committed , stable married or common-law relationship for at least a year are matched with a child who could benefit from a relationship with a Couple as positive role models. They share 4 hours a week in a unique two to one relationship and provides an opportunity where Couples can Volunteer together sharing in activities each week with a child. An example of activities may include community events, sports, crafts and board games. |
| Transportation: |
Yes |
| Population Served: |
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| Additional Information: |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is a United Way member agency. |
Location Details
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| Street: |
10 Lorne Cres |
| City: |
Sarnia |
| Postal Code: |
N7S 1H8 |
| Travel Directions: |
In the Dow center for Youth. 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 |
| 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 |
