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Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron
910 Queen St, Unit E
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 2Y2
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 2Y2
519-396-3565
519-706-2349
Mon-Thu 9:30am-3:30pm * evenings by appointment
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Parents/guardians can call directly to initiate service * referrals also from schools, health professionals and community agencies
Eligibility / Target Population
Little Brothers and Sisters - Children 6-16 years
Big Brothers and Sisters - Adults 18 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
Big Brothers and Sisters - Adults 18 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
Fees
Free
Executives
Yolanda Ritsema - Executive Director
519-396-3565 ext 200 * yolanda.ritsema@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
519-396-3565 ext 200 * yolanda.ritsema@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Contacts
Erin Frook - Mentoring Coordinator - South Bruce North Huron
519-396-3565 ext 201 * erin.frook@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Deirdre Carroll - Mentoring Coordinator - Kincardine and Area
519-396-3565 ext 202 * deirdre.carroll@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
519-396-3565 ext 201 * erin.frook@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Deirdre Carroll - Mentoring Coordinator - Kincardine and Area
519-396-3565 ext 202 * deirdre.carroll@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Languages
English ; Spanish
Area Served
North Huron and South Bruce
Accessibility
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Note
Clients can be met on the main floor
Description of Services
Mentoring program for young people age 6-16 to enhance development and confidence and provide friendship * programs include Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big G (Grandparent)
Community Based 1:1 Mentoring Program - Mentors and Mentees are matched based on common interests * matches are supported by a professional case worker * matches can meet for as little as 1 hour a week
Group Mentoring Program - For young people who are waiting for a match and who would benefit from peer interaction in a supervised social setting
School Based Mentoring Program - An on-site or virtual mentoring program for young people * mentors and mentees are matched based on common interests * mentors meet with their mentees on school property for 1 hour a week to play games, do crafts, read and build a friendship
Community Based 1:1 Mentoring Program - Mentors and Mentees are matched based on common interests * matches are supported by a professional case worker * matches can meet for as little as 1 hour a week
Group Mentoring Program - For young people who are waiting for a match and who would benefit from peer interaction in a supervised social setting
School Based Mentoring Program - An on-site or virtual mentoring program for young people * mentors and mentees are matched based on common interests * mentors meet with their mentees on school property for 1 hour a week to play games, do crafts, read and build a friendship
About Us
Mentoring is about the power of friendship. The volunteers and young people in our programs experience the magic of everyday moments when they are shared with a friend.
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2023: Suggest an edit
