Big Brothers Big Sisters
In School 1 to 1 Mentoring for children and youth
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC4282 | Last Modified: 09 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 09 Mar 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-635-1145 |
| Fax | 506-633-7781 |
| laurie.collins@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/saintjohn |
| Social Media |  Facebook: business.facebook.com/BigBrothersBigSistersofSaintJohn Twitter: twitter.com/BBBSSaintJohn |
| Primary Contact | Lori Hall, St. Stephen Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Charlotte County West); Phone: 506-465-9771; Fax: 506-633-7781; Email: lori.hall@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Meagin Huisman, St. George Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Charlotte County East); Phone: 506-755-2002; Email: meagin.huisman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Primary Executive | Laurie Collins, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John; Phone: 506-635-1145; Email: laurie.collins@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John Brunswick Square 39 King St, 3rd Level Saint John, NB E2L 4W3 |
| Description & Services | |
| Cross Reference | In School 1 to 1 Mentoring for children and youth |
| Description of service(s) | Volunteer Mentors are needed to help provide girls and boys with a role model, mentor, and friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with, within school grounds. For one hour a week, mentors meet with their mentees and engage in activities such as board games, crafts, or just hang out in the playground. The In School Mentoring program requires a weekly visit of 1 hour for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays. Studies show that mentoring helps kids stay in school, avoid risky behavior such as bullying, and grow up having more respect for family, peers and community. Volunteers of all ages are needed for our 100 child wait list! |
| Hours | 1 hour during the school day, in the child's school (Monday - Friday) |
| Dates Program is Offered | Available during the school year (September - June) |
| Areas Served | Charlotte County ; Saint John ; Sussex ; St.Stephen, St.George, Blacks Harbour |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 16 year(s) |
| Application | Student must be referred from their school |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Saint John |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King St. & Germain St. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival*** |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Adult/Child Mentoring Programs |
