Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA1526 | Last Modified: 18 Nov 2018 | Last Full Update: 18 Nov 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides a safe forum where children in need can form meaningful, positive relationships through mentoring programs with caring adults. * Big/Little Traditional Mentoring - match screened and trained adults, 18 years of age and older with children in need, 6-16 years of age * Big/Little Cross Gender Mentoring - cross gender matching of female volunteers to male children * In-School Mentoring (ISM) - one-to-one relationship to improve self-esteem and school interest for elementary school aged children who would benefit from the development of a supportive one-to-one relationship. Volunteers meet with a child one hour per week within the school setting for the duration of the school year * In-School Mentoring Co-op * Big Bunch Program - A group program for children in the agency, meet two evenings a month * Couples for Kids Program - put volunteers with a partner or spouse that are matched with a Little Brother or Little Sister. This is a great way for both of you to give the gift of friendship to a child Applications are accepted from single and dual parent families * Volunteer training and support provided * member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC) |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Dates | Year round |
| Areas Served | Bluewater ; Middlesex County ; South Huron |
| Eligibility | Bigs - anyone 18 years or older meeting criteria * Littles - any child in need of mentoring ages 6-16 years |
| Application | Contact the office for an application for a child, or to volunteer |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | South Huron |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | John St W. and Carling St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-235-1780 |
| Fax | 519-235-3798 |
| southhuron@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | https://southhuron.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-South-Huron-318773201497021/ |
| Primary Contact | Amy Wilhelm, Caseworker/Resource Coordinator; Email: amy.wilhelm@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Mailing Address | 135 John St W Exeter, ON N0M 1S2 |