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Complimentary drop-in basketball at West End Community Centre gymnasium

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph provides one-to-one and group-based mentoring programs to hundreds of local youth, in the community and in more than 40 local schools. Volunteers (mentors) are always needed for all programs and the organization is currently accepting inquiries for support from parents and guardians, as well as referrals from other community organizations.
Mentoring programs include:

• Big Brothers
• Big Sisters
• Couple Match
• Big Bunch group mentoring
• In-School-Based Mentoring
• School-Based Groups

Public Services divisions include:

• Culture and Recreation
• Fire
• Guelph Transit
• Operations
• Paramedics
• Parks

Central access point that assists youth to connect with community services and provides needed supports. Services include:

• referrals
• help to obtain ID
• life skills workshops
• access to outreach workers for food, clothes, affordable housing listings, employment, addictions support, life concerns
• access to mental health clinicians and nurse practitioner for medical care and treatment, assessments and diagnostic testing (pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections etc), mental health assessments, specialist referrals, birth control, pregnancy care or parenting support, and any health concerns

Offers employment and job search services and access to Provincial and Federally funded employment programs, like Employment Ontario

• Drop in access to resource centres, computer and Internet access,photocopying, faxing and community resources
• One-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and career planning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
• Access to on-the-job training opportunities and retraining programs like Better Jobs Ontario
• Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
• Workshop participation available in areas such as Job Seekers Network, Career Decision Making, Ace the Interview, LinkedIn and other employment-related topics

Youth Programming: Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer,Ways2Work, Women2Work

• All Youth programming includes a combination of in person workshops and experiential skill building and learning for youth ages 15-30. The youth are paid minimum wage during their pre-employment workshop participation and placements are paid at competitive labour market wages as set by the employer in their job placement. In some instances opportunities are available to obtain certificates for training such as First Aid / CPR, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve and WHMIS ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment):individualized employment support program for people with disabilities, including students.

Supports teaching, research, and outreach at the University of Guelph. Comprises 400 acres, including trails, woods and gardens, nature reserve, gene bank, restoration sites and various plant collections. Activities include:

• university courses
• school programs
• adult workshops
• preregistered group walking tours

Facility rentals available for weddings, conferences, meetings, fundraising events, banquets and outdoor wedding ceremony sites for groups of up to 200 people.

A 50 year old volunteer organization of approximately 400 members, dedicated to;

• stimulating an interest in hiking
• establishing and maintaining trails for hiking
• encourage awareness of the natural environment
• promote conservation the environment

The Club Maintains a network of some 80 km of primarily rural walking trails and related side trails. Trails are not intended for bicycle or other vehicle use unless permitted by landowner.

• Trails radiate from Guelph, East to Limehouse, west to Cambridge and the first section of G2G north of the city
• Trail handbook available through website; digital copys available
• The trail network exists through partnerships with municipalities, Conservation Authorities and private landowners
• The club currnetly manages Third party city owned trails in Guelph
• The club has a guided hike program, led by certified hike leaders of local and non-local hikes
• Leadership opportunities exist in the club as certified hike leaders, trail maintenance captains, executive program committee
• The club advocates for trails with all levels of government

Alternative educational school program that serves 8-10 high risk youth in grades 7 and 8 who have serious mental health/developmental and educational challenges.

Provides supportive relationships that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.

• Drop In Program
• Sports Night Program
• Project Serve - learning to serve those in need
• Community Serve - serving the local community

The Teen Drop-in Zone at the Chaplin Family Y in Cambridge is a space just for YOUth! Drop by anytime the Teen Zone is open to relax, enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, grab a nutritious snack, or explore the computer lab and music room. Youth Workers are on site.

The Just Hangin' Out program is designed to provide a safe & inclusive place where youth (age 13-21) with varying ability levels can interact with their peers, practice positive social skills & develop life skills. The program includes recreation opportunities, hands on learning, interactive activities & personal development with emphasis on Character Building, Health & Well-being and Life Skills.

Archery, shooting and seasonal camping club for members only

Channels donations from individuals, foundations, groups and businesses to Grand River Conservation Authority projects.

Administrative offices of Grand River Conservation Authority

Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system

• Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
  
• Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
  
• Speakers available

Boxing club

Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system

• Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
  
• Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
  
• Speakers available

Park

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)

Park

Governed by a mayor and six councillors and administered by the following service areas:

• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Human Resources
• Infrastructure Services
• Planning and Development