Teen Mentors
(Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe)
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Position ID: V-CWD0068
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2022
Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2022
Opportunity Details: Teen Mentors
| Contact | JoAnn Stephan, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe; Phone: 705-526-5051; Fax: 705-528-6066; Email: northsimcoebbbsgeneral@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Duties | Teen Mentors commit to spending consistent weekly time with a child (mentee) being a friend, role model, and confident. Teen mentors meet one-to-one with an assigned mentee and participate in games, activities, crafts, conversation, and goal setting. Teen mentors listen to their mentees, provide support and guidance, help them to build communication and social skills, and develop a friendship based on trust, respect and fun. This is a partnership with BGC North Simcoe. |
| More Info Link | northsimcoe.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Benefits | Gain experience and skills, meet new people, giving back to the community, increase self-esteem, leadership, and organizational skills |
| Clients | School Age Children in the Afterschool Program at BGC North Simcoe |
| Ages | 15 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Life Skills Support ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Location | Midland |
| Number of Positions | Midland 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Start Date | On or after 03 Oct 2022 |
Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
| Office Phone | 705-526-5051 |
| Fax | 705-528-6066 |
| info@kidsdomatter.com | |
| Website | northsimcoe.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 366 Midland Ave E Unit -3 Midland, ON Canada L4R 3K7 |