Mentor
(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce)
Position ID: V-GRE0084
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Feb 2021
Opportunity Details: Mentor
| Contact | Mandi Lamb, Mentor Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce; Phone: 519-376-4449; Email: mandi.lamb@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Duties | Be a positive adult role model for a child. For as little as one hour per week you can have a profound impact on a child's future. |
| More Info Link | greybruce.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Benefits | Become part of the 'Big' family and IGNITE POTENTIAL in a youth in your community. Being a Big Sister/Brother provides you a chance to make a difference in a youth's life and help to build a stronger community. You will experience new things and build a friendship with an amazing youth in your community. Seeing a youth grow and succeed is the greatest benefit of all. This volunteer position is very flexible and is able to fit into anyone's schedule. |
| Clients | Children ages 6 to 16 |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children ; Everyone has something to offer. |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Number of Positions | Grey County: 50 individual(s) 50 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going |
| Cost | None |
| Police Check | Required |
| Referrals | 8 |
Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
| Office Phone | 519-376-4449 |
| ed.greybruce@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | greybruce.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Address & Map | Harmony Centre; 890 4th Ave E 2nd Flr Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2N7 |
| Mailing Address | Harmony Centre; 890 4th Ave E 2nd Flr Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2N7 |