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Organization:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron
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Address:
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910 Queen St, Unit E
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 2Y2
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Intersection:
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Queen St north of Durham St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Clients can be met on the main floor
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 9:30am-3:30pm | |
| Tue | 9:30am-3:30pm | |
| Wed | 9:30am-3:30pm | |
| Thu | 9:30am-3:30pm | |
Evenings by appointment
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Executives:
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Yolanda Ritsema - Executive Director
519-396-3565 ext 200 * yolanda.ritsema@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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Service Description:
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Mentoring program for young people age 6-16 to enhance development and confidence and provide friendship * programs include Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big G (Grandparent)
Community Based 1:1 Mentoring Program - Mentors and Mentees are matched based on common interests * matches are supported by a professional case worker * matches can meet for as little as 1 hour a week
Group Mentoring Program - For young people who are waiting for a match and who would benefit from peer interaction in a supervised social setting
School Based Mentoring Program - An on-site or virtual mentoring program for young people * mentors and mentees are matched based on common interests * mentors meet with their mentees on school property for 1 hour a week to play games, do crafts, read and build a friendship
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Application:
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Parents/guardians can call directly to initiate service * referrals also from schools, health professionals and community agencies
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Little Brothers and Sisters - Children 6-16 years
Big Brothers and Sisters - Adults 18 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
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Area Served:
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North Huron and South Bruce
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