Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District

Service: In-School Mentor Program

Record #: PER2565
Last Modified: 10 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service) In School Mentoring (ISM) matches children with an adult volunteer mentor at the child's school during the school year.

The ISM Program helps child to gain confidence, acquire new skills and build positive relationships. Spend one hour per week playing games, baking, doing puzzles, crafts, and many other activities.

Participating schools: Listowel Eastdale, St. Mary's Catholic, Elma Public, Howick Central, Northwoods Elementary, Westfield

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Special appointments may be made outside of these hours
Dates: Sep-Jun
Areas Served Howick ; North Perth ; Perth East
Eligibility Ages: 5 year(s) - 13 year(s) 
 
Mentees must be between the ages of 5-13 (kindergarten-grade 8). Volunteer mentors must be at least 18 years of age. Police clearance, medical clearance and character references - screening and training process involved
Application Call
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community North Perth
Address & Map
102 Main St E, Unit A
North Perth, ON
Canada N4W 2B6
Intersection Main St and Wallace Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-291-6762
Fax 519-291-6954
E-Mail rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website https://listowel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Listowel-and-District-10150089226280156/
Primary Contact Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Alternate Contact Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Mailing Address c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters Listowel & District, P.O. Box 11 
Listowel, ON 
Canada N4W 2B6

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