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 |
| 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 |