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Organization:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District
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Address:
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387 Mapleview Dr W
Barrie, ON
L4N 9G4
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Charitable organization initiates mentoring experiences and facilitates development of relationships that empower local children and youth to reach their full potential both as individuals and citizens
Programs available:
One To One Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring - volunteer-led program focuses on connecting a child or youth to a role model to build and develop a relationship based on interests and trust. Duration is 2-3 hours per week for a minimum one year commitment.
In-School Mentoring - an adult mentor is matched with a child in a partnering school
Go Girls - female volunteers 18-25 yrs facilitate a 7-10 week group mentoring program at a local school for girls 12-14 years old. Program focuses on healthy practices and physical activity.
Game On - male volunteers 18-25 yrs facilitate 7 sessions with 75 minutes duration program at a local school with for boys 12-14 years old. Program focuses on information and support to encourage healthy practices.
Various fundraising events are held throughout the year that encourage community involvement
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Application:
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Inquiry Forms available on the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and Youth 6-16 years in need of a consistent adult role model * Adults 18 years and older
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Area Served:
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Angus ; Barrie ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Springwater ; Oro-Medonte
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