| At Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron we enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. Our vision is that all young people realize their full potential. We do this by providing a safe forum where children in need can form meaningful, positive relationships with caring adults, in order to foster their personal development. We strengthen our community through mentoring programs, encouraging individual potential in children and youth. As a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC), we assist our volunteers in building friendships, which provide guidance and encouragement to the children they support. Programs include Big/Little Traditional Mentoring – match screened and trained adults, 18 years of age and older with children in need, 6-18 years of age Big/Little Cross Gender Mentoring – cross gender matching of female volunteers to male children Couples for Kids Program – matches a couple with a Little Brother or Little Sister. In-School Mentoring (ISM) – one-to-one relationship to improve self-esteem and school interest for elementary school aged children who would benefit from the development of a supportive one-to-one relationship. Volunteers meet with a child one hour per week within the school setting for the duration of the school year In-School Mentoring Co-op Big Bunch Program – A group program for children in the agency, meeting once a week on Wednesday evenings Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds – a group mentoring program that provides adolescent girls with the information and support to make informed lifestyle choices while maintaining sensitivity toward their emotional, social and cultural issues. Applications are accepted from single and dual parent families. Volunteer training and support provided. Member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC). |