Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District, Mailing Address

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District

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Record #: BAR0038

Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2023

Contacts

Office Phone	705-728-0515
Fax	705-728-2965
E-Mail	mentor@bbbsbarrie.com
Website	barrie.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Social Media	Facebook, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Glenda Barendregt, Senior Mentoring Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Ainsley McCallum,, Mentoring Coordinator
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, evening hours arranged if required

Description and Service

Former Name	Big Brothers Association of Barrie and District ; Big Sisters Association of Barrie and District
Description (Service)	Provides positive adult role models to boys and girls, ages 6 to 16, through volunteer mentoring relationships that are based on Fun and Friendship, programs include: One To One Big Brother/Big Sister program, an adult mentor, 20 years of age and up, also open to couples wishing to volunteer together, is matched to a child for weekly contact, requires a minimum one year commitment In-School Mentoring, an adult mentor, 20 years of age and up, is matched with a child in a partnering school Go Girls, female mentors 18-25 yrs facilitate a 7 week program at a local school with Grade 6 - 8 girls Game On, male mentors 18-25 yrs facilitate a 7 week program at a local school with Grade 6- 8 boys various fundraising events are held throughout the year that encourage community involvement, including: Bowl for Kids, Golf for Kids, Big Bash, Curl for Kids team works remotely and all programs for our mentors are done within partnering schools or in the community Outreach Presentations Presentations include Game On group mentoring for boys on healthy lifestyle practices and Go Girls program Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Dates	Bowl for Kids: March Golf for Kids: June Big Bash: October Curl for Kids: November
Eligibility	Children, Youth 6-18yrs in need of a consistent adult role model, need is assessed by a casework team prior to approval eligibility for other programs based on the specific requirements of that particular program Residency Requirements: Includes 10-15 mile radius around Barrie
Application	Referral-parent or guardian, call for information
Languages	English
Fees	None
Volunteer Description	Young Adults: 18-25yr old for Go Girls! and Game ON program Adults: 20yrs and up for Big Brother/Sister Mentoring, participating in the program as part of a Couple or volunteering with the In School Mentoring Program Other volunteer opportunities include the Board of Directors or other committees, fundraising, assisting with special events and projects

Location Information

Areas Served	Angus ; Barrie ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater
Boundaries	Includes 10-15 mile radius around Barrie
Description (Site)	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District Site use Mailing Address, no physical office location.
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie, ON Canada
Mailing Address	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie & District PO Box 261, Station Main Barrie, ON Canada L4M 4T2
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Record Details

Elections	May
Print Material	Brochures available by email

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