Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron

Record #: GBA1526

Last Modified: 17 May 2024

Last Full Update: 10 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH) enables life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. It is our vision that all young people realize their full potential. As a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC), volunteers are assisted in building friendships, which provide guidance and encouragement to the children they support.
Programs include:

Big/Little Traditional Mentoring - match screened and trained adults, 18 years of age and older with children in need, 6-18 years of age
Big/Little Cross Gender Mentoring - cross gender matching of female volunteers to male children
Couples for Kids Program - matches a couple with a Little Brother or Little Sister.
Big Family Program - allows a family to enjoy time together with a Little
In-School Mentoring (ISM) - one-to-one relationship to improve self-esteem and school interest for elementary school aged children who would benefit from the development of a supportive one-to-one relationship. Volunteers meet with a child one hour per week within the school setting for the duration of the school year
In-School Mentoring Co-op
Big Bunch Program - A group program for children in the agency, meeting once a week
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - a group mentoring program that provides adolescent girls with the information and support to make informed lifestyle choices while maintaining sensitivity toward their emotional, social and cultural issues.
Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart - provides boys grades 5 to 8 with life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions, within a group setting in the school. Sessions are designed to engage participants in the pursuit of lifelong healthy lifestyles through physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support.

Applications are accepted from single and dual parent families. Volunteer training and support provided.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Bluewater ; Central Huron ; Grand Bend ; Huron East ; Middlesex County ; South Huron ; Ailsa Craig, Bayfield, Brucefield, Centralia, Clinton, Crediton, Dashwood, Egmondville, Exeter, Grand Bend, Granton, Hensall, Huron Park, Lucan, Parkhill, Seaforth, Vanastra, Zurich and surrounding areas.
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s) Bigs - anyone 18 years or older meeting criteria. Littles - any child in need of mentoring ages 6-18 years old
Application	Contact the office for an application for a child or to volunteer
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	South Huron
Address & Map	355 Main St S South Huron, ON Canada N0M 1S7
Intersection	Main St. and Sanders St.
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-235-1780
E-Mail	southhuron@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website	https://southhuron.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-South-Huron-318773201497021/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbs_southhuron X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/@BBBSSouthHuron
Primary Contact	Amy Wilhelm, Executive Director; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 1; Email: amy.wilhelm@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Alternate Contact	Amy Wilhelm, Executive Director; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 1; Email: amy.wilhelm@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Meghan Hartman, Mentoring Coordinator; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 2; Email: meghan.hartman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Mailing Address	Box 1199 Exeter, ON Canada N0M 1S7