Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton, Burlington Office, Mentoring Programs for Young People

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 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, Instagram, 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

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: mentors will meet with a young person in the community once a week for 2-4 hours, for a minimum of 1 year programs include Bigs Community Matching and Big Steps to Success 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 Student Practicum Programfor ffgfgdgdgsrhhhhhhthhh 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	Visit website Adult Mentor - Volunteer Inquiry Homework Club Youth Mentor - Volunteer Inquiry
Languages	English
Fees	None

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

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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