Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer

(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District)

Position ID: V-ORI0426
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2024

Opportunity Details: Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer

Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District; Phone: 705-325-3151; Email: volunteer@bbbsorillia.ca
Duties

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orillia and District provides quality mentoring relationships for young people in our community who would benefit from caring, supportive adult role models. The relationships are fostered through:

  • One-to-One Matching
  • Group Programs
  • School Based Programs
More Info Link www.bbbsorillia.ca
Clients We serve children and youth between the ages of 6-16
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Friend / Penpal ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Services
Skills/Experience Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children
Commitment Length There is a minimum of 7 weeks' commitment for group programs, the length of one school year for the in-school mentoring program, and 1 full year for the community based mentoring program.
Interaction Level One-on-one
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible
Location Orillia
Number of Positions Orillia and area 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit ; Volunteers responsible for their own transportation
Police Check Required

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