One to One Mentoring
Big Brothers Mentoring
The Big Brothers mentoring program provides boys and young men with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Brothers mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Big Sisters mentoring
The Big Sisters mentoring program provides girls and young women with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Big Sisters mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of several hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
Couples mentoring
Volunteer with your partner or spouse and be matched to a Little Brother or Little Sister. This is a great way for both of you to give the gift of friendship to a child. The Couples mentoring program provides girls and boys with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The Couples mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of several hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.
In-School Mentoring
The In-School mentoring program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up within school grounds. For one hour a week, mentors meet with their mentee and engage in activities such as board games, crafts or just hang out on school grounds.
The In-School mentoring program requires a weekly visit of one hour for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays.
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COVID-19 Program Updates
We recognize the unique and long-term impact that social isolation and uncertainty can have on the mental health and well-being of young people.
In an effort to counteract these effects, BBBSLG has been working hard to adapt existing services and develop new programs to ensure children and youth in our community still have access to the Mentors they need to get through this difficult time
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds!
Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for girls ages 12-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. The single, most important goal of the program is to positively shape the lives of young women and girls by helping them build a positive self-image – setting them on a path to reach their full potential in life.
The Go Girls! program consists of seven mentoring sessions, held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities. Each 1.5-2 hour-long session is loosely structured around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Resiliency Program
This program has been designed to foster attitudes of positive motivation, self-awareness, and self-confidence as well as a sense of belonging and worth. Students will develop critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and learn how to problem solve situations that are in their control and what to do when a situation is out of their control. Together, we will set goals, resolve conflicts and make smart decisions. We will develop self-awareness as well as awareness of others and build better communication and self-regulation.
When children are resilient, they are able to cope and persevere during difficult times. As our youth grow into their adult selves, they will have the opportunity to establish patterns of healthy responses and actions that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart!
Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.
Game On! includes seven 75-minute core sessions. There are also four extension modules that capture potential issues and topics specific to various locales and the interests of the mentors and participants.
Summer Skills
Our summer skills program is a no-cost group mentoring program for students, that focuses on math and literacy development. This summer program is available virtually and in person. Our virtual Program will have visual aids and our in-Person Program will be offering snacks.
Spaces are limited so book soon! The deadline to book is July 9th.
Math Skills
Math Skills is a group program for students in Grades 1 to 8 that has been personalized for each grade. This program is an integrated learning experience aimed to sharpen your child’s math skills. The topics are reviewing already learned material, and are very specific.
Grades 1 & 2 will be reviewing Time, Grades 3 & 4 will be reviewing Multiplication, 5 & 6 Grades will be reviewing Decimals, and Grades 7 & 8 will be reviewing Area and Perimeter.
Reading Club
Summer Reading Club is a group program for ages 6 to 10. This program is offered virtually and in person. The in-person program will be reading the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling about a young boy raised by wolves in the Jungle.
In the virtual program, we will be reading The Wizard of Oz which is about a young girl who gets transported to a far-off world where she meets a cowardly lion, a heartless tin man and a brainless scarecrow.