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Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Thomas-Elgin
146 Centre St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 3A3
St Thomas, ON
N5R 3A3
519-633-3830
Fax: 519-633-3023
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm * Fri 9am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Oct 11, 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 - 18 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
Big Brothers and Sisters - 18 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation available upon request
Area Served
Elgin
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Big Brother/Little Brother, Big Sister/Little Sister (6-16 years) - A mentoring program for boys and girls to enhance development and confidence * Big and Little matches meet regularly and are made according to mutual interests
In School Mentoring (6-14 years) - A volunteer mentor is matched with a child in an elementary school for about one hour per week (during the school year)to help the child socialize and establish a friendship and a support system
Go Girls! (12-14 years) - A seven week mentoring program for girls in Grade 7 and 8 designed to provide girls with information and support to make good choices about active living, balanced eating and feeling good
Game On! (12-14 years) - A seven week mentoring program for boys in Grade 7 and 8 designed to provide boys with information and support to make healthy, balanced lifestyle choice
In School Mentoring (6-14 years) - A volunteer mentor is matched with a child in an elementary school for about one hour per week (during the school year)to help the child socialize and establish a friendship and a support system
Go Girls! (12-14 years) - A seven week mentoring program for girls in Grade 7 and 8 designed to provide girls with information and support to make good choices about active living, balanced eating and feeling good
Game On! (12-14 years) - A seven week mentoring program for boys in Grade 7 and 8 designed to provide boys with information and support to make healthy, balanced lifestyle choice
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: Oct 11, 2023: Suggest an edit
