Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

Site: Halton Office

Service: Mentoring Programs for Young People

Record #: OAK0020
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Halton 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
Intersection Guelph Ln and Glencrest Rd
Mailing Address c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters 
639 Main St E 
Hamilton, ON L6K 3W4
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 are made based on the Big and Little's interests, personalities and geographical location
  • Bigs and Littles meet for community outings once a week for two hours or more
  • programs take place in one-to-one or group settings, during school hours or outside of them

One to One Mentoring

  • “BIGS” Community Matching 
  • Big Couples or Big Families 
  • In-School Mentoring

Group Mentoring

  • Adventure Canada Connections
  • Cultural Mentorship Program
  • BIGS on Campus
  • Big Possibilities
  • Game On!
  • Girls Linking Our Worlds (GLOW)
  • HEART (Formerly Go Girls)
  • Homework Club
  • Practicum Program

Volunteer Mentors (Bigs)

  • 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
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

Visit website
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