Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron

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

Fees

Free

Executives

Yolanda Ritsema - Executive Director
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

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