Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Mentoring Services for Children and Youth
- Description
- Programs include:
Big Brother: Male mentor spends quality time with Little Brother weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
Big Sister: Female mentor spends quality time with Little Sister weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
In School Mentoring: Teen or Adult mentors meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting
Go Girls: School-based group designed to promote active living, balanced eating and healthy self-image for Grade 7/8 girls * each one-hour session (seven in total) takes place on school property during school hours and is facilitated by two female mentors, ages 18-30
Game On: School-based group for Grade 7/8 boys that includes activities and discussions on topics such as appetite and healthy habits, communication, stress, and gender bias * seven sessions (one hour each) take place on school property during school hours * two male mentors, ages 18-30, act as facilitators
Bigs in Blue: Program in partnership with Wellington County OPP * on-duty officers meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting * schools accommodate for last minute changes in scheduling (due to the nature of policing) - Eligibility
- Mentors: volunteer opportunities for men and women 18 years and older who are willing to spend one-on-one time with a mentee on a consistent basis
Mentees: boys and girls (ages 5-16 years) from Centre Wellington community
Ages: 5 years - 18 years - Application Process
- Call for information
* mentor application form available on website
- Office
- 519-787-0106
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Documents required
- Accessibility
- Varies by location of activities
- Topic(s)
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- February 14, 2024
- Address
- 900 Tower St S, Unit 100
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Cross street: Tower St S and Belsyde Ave W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Centre Wellington
