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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

Site: Halton Office

Service: Mentoring Programs for Young People

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Record #: OAK0020

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, 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 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 Volunteer Inquiry Client Intake 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 Ln and Glencrest Rd
Mailing Address	c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters 639 Main St E Hamilton, ON L6K 3W4
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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