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Organization:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District
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Phone Numbers:
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705-325-3151
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Fax:
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705-325-4655
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Address:
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17 Colborne St E, Unit 102
Orillia, ON
L3V 1T4
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Intersection:
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West St S and Colborne St
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Board Meetings: third Tue of the month
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Public Contacts:
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Miranda Chaffey - Executive Director
m.chaffey@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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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.
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 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.
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Volunteer application is available online on the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 6-18 years in need of a role model * Adults 18 years and older
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Orillia
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Last Updated:
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2/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=207319
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