Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of KFL&A
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Kingston, Ontario
Mentoring In-take Process
Category: OtherAges: 13-24
To get involved with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring programs, the family and child/youth have to go through an in-take process. The match support specialist will perform a “get to know you” interview with the family and the child/youth at a convenient location. From there, they will discuss which mentoring program would be a good fit for the child/youth, and place them on a waiting list until the best mentor match can be made. Contact Melissa Sheldrick, the Match Support Specialist, for more information.
In-school Mentoring Program
Category: OtherAges: 13-24
Please see “Mentoring In-take Process” for more information on how to get started. The In-School Mentoring Program provides a child/youth the opportunity to spend time with their volunteer match on school grounds. For approximately one hour per week during the school year the volunteer will visit the child/youth’s school, engage in activities and hang out together. This program is free to registered children/youth (ages 6-14) and currently runs in Rideau Heights Public School and J.G. Simcoe Public School. Contact Big Brothers, Big Sisters for more information.
Big Brother/Big Sister Program
Category: OtherAges: 13-24
Please see “Mentoring In-take Process” for more information on how to get started. The Big Brother/Big Sister Program pairs boys and male volunteers, or girls and female volunteers. These mentor matches participate in regular outings to develop a relationship. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the match, and the match is closely supervised by the match specialist. The program is free to registered children/youth (ages 6-16). Contact Big Brothers, Big Sisters for more information.
Couples for Kids Program
Category: OtherAges: 13-24
Please see “Mentoring In-take Process” for more information on how to get started. The Couples Program provides the opportunity for a child/youth to be matched with a couple, rather than one volunteer. The couple and the child/youth participate in regular outings to develop a relationship. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the match, and the match is closely supervised by the match specialist. The program is free to registered children/youth (ages 6-16). Contact Big Brothers, Big Sisters for more information.
Buddy Up Program
Category: OtherAges: 13-24
Please see “Mentoring In-take Process” for more information on how to get started. The Buddy Up Program provides the opportunity for a cross-gender match of a female volunteer to a male child. These mentor matches participate in regular outings to develop a relationship. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the match, and the match is closely supervised by the match specialist. The program is free to registered children/youth (ages 6-16). Contact Big Brothers, Big Sisters for more information.
