Volunteer Mentor – Community-Based & In-School Mentoring Programs

(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District)

Position ID: V-ORI0126
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2025
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2025

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Mentor – Community-Based & In-School Mentoring Programs

Contact Miranda chaffey, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District; Phone: 705-325-3151 ext 226; Fax: 705-325-4655; Email: volunteer@bbbsorillia.ca
Duties

Make a meaningful impact in a child’s life – become a mentor today!

Description of Duties:

As a Volunteer Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’ll be matched with a young person (ages 6–16) to provide friendship, support, and guidance through regular one-on-one visits. Your role is to build a consistent and trusting relationship that helps your mentee develop confidence, resilience, and life skills.

Community-Based Mentoring:

  • Commit to spending 2–4 hours per week with your mentee for a minimum of one year.

  • Plan fun, low-cost outings based on shared interests (e.g., playing sports, going for walks, cooking, visiting local attractions).

  • Act as a consistent and caring role model.

  • Maintain regular communication with program staff for support and match monitoring.

In-School Mentoring:

  • Visit your mentee for 1 hour each week during school hours (September to June).

  • Engage in non-academic activities such as board games, crafts, or conversation in a supervised school setting.

  • Focus on building self-esteem, emotional well-being, and social skills.

  • Follow school guidelines and BBBS program standards.

All mentors receive training, ongoing support, and resources from our experienced team. No special skills required—just a desire to make a difference!

More Info Link orillia.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Clients Children / Youth ages 6-16 years
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Reading / Literacy ; Youth Services
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - One school year ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible
Location Orillia and area
Number of Positions Orillia and area 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training is provided ; Training provided on site.
Transportation Near public transit ; Volunteer is responsible for their own transportation.
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Must be 18 years or older (21+ preferred for Community-Based Mentoring). 
Must successfully complete our screening process, which includes: 
 
A Volunteer Interview 
Reference Checks 
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) 
Pre-Match Training

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