Volunteer Mentors

(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District)

Position ID: V-CWD0233
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Mentors

Contact Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District; Email: volunteer@bbbsorillia.ca
Duties

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.

More Info Link https://orillia.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/
Clients Mentees are between 6-16 years old. We match Mentees & Mentors based on common interests, compatibility, and other factors.
Ages 21 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Friend / Penpal ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - In-School Mentoring runs for the duration of the school year. ; Long Term (More than 1 year) - Commmunity-Based Mentoring requires a minimum of a one year commitment.
Interaction Level One-on-one
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Accessibility Not Applicable
Location Orillia, ON
Number of Positions Orillia and area: 50 individual(s) ; Simcoe County 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
We serve the City of Orillia, Townships of Ramara, Severn and Oro-Medonte, and to the Chippewas of Rama First Nations community.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Required
Display Until 17 Jun 2025

Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District

Office Phone 705-325-3151
Fax 705-325-4655
E-Mail volunteer@bbbsorillia.ca
Website orillia.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Address & Map
17 Colborne St E
Unit 102
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 1T4
Mailing Address 17 Colborne St E 
Unit 102 
Orillia, ON 
Canada L3V 1T4