Teen Mentors

(Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe)

Position ID: V-CWD0068
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2024

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 14 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 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements
  • Application
  • Reference Checks
  • Intake
  • Start Date On or after 09 Sep 2024

    Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe

    Office Phone 705-526-5051
    Fax 705-528-6066
    E-Mail info@kidsdomatter.com
    Website northsimcoe.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
    Address & Map
    366 Midland Ave E
    Unit -3
    Midland, ON
    Canada L4R 3K7
    Mailing Address 366 Midland Ave E 
    Unit -3 
    Midland, ON 
    Canada L4R 3K7