Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

Site: Burlington Office

Service: Mentoring Programs for Young People

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Record #: OAK0020
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Burlington Office 905-637-9911; 
Hamilton Head Office 905-525-3860
Fax 905-525-6444
E-Mail InfoHH@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website www.MentorsForKids.ca
Contact Form haltonhamilton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/connect-with-us/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact General Inquiries; Phone: 905-525-3860 ext 0
Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Lowry, Manager, Intake and Partnerships; Phone: 905-525-3860 ext 309; Email: volunteerhh@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Site Information

Site Location Located in Burlington's Rotary Youth Club
Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Rotary Youth Club
560 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON L7R 3M4
 
View Google Map
Intersection Guelph Line and Glencrest Rd
Mailing Address c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters 
639 Main St E 
Hamilton, ON L8M 1J4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provides direct service to children by matching volunteers and youths in quality mentoring relationships
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1965
Funding Grants ; Fundraising - Golf Tournaments, Online Auction, Bowl for Kids Sake ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton
Elections AGM September

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Mentoring programs, helping empower young people to realize their potential

  • provides young people (Littles) an adult mentor (Bigs)
  • matches and groups are made in the community and school settings
  • program availability can vary depending on community / school location 

One to One Mentoring

Community-Based 1:1 Programs:

School-Based 1:1 Programs:

  • mentors will meet 1:1 with a child during school hours (typically between 10 am-2 pm) for 1 hour a week (same day and time each week) for the school year
  • programs include In-school Mentoring and PRISM (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring)

Group Mentoring

  • mentors meet with groups during school hours for once a week for 1-1.5 hours a week (same day and time each week) for 8 weeks
  • follows a fall, winter and spring term for offering – each term has 8 sessions:
    • Adventure Canada Connections - for newcomer youth that are elementary-aged
    • Cultural Mentorship - for young people ages 10-14 who identify as being part of the Black community
    • Exploring our Roots - offers racialized youth a space to discuss personal identity while learning to celebrate and embrace their own culture, uniqueness and diversity
    • Game On! - for elementary school students who identify as male
    • Girls Linking Our Worlds (GLOW) - for elementary school students who identify as female
    • Homework Club - an after-school mentoring program for elementary school students
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Volunteer Mentors

  • time commitments vary by program type, but typically require a minimum voluntary investment of two hours per week
  • help provide developmental relationships to young people
Hours

Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

  • Hamilton office Mon and Fri by appointment only
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 6 year(s) - 16 year(s)

Littles
  • intake from ages 6-16
  • must be a resident of Halton
Bigs
  • ages 18 and over
All other program volunteers:
  • ages 18 and over
Positions suitable for under 18 years of age:
  • Homework Club volunteers
  • Adventure Canada Club volunteers
Application

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Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ; Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ~ Black Community ; Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees

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