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Volunteering is one way! A gift of money is another. Either way, you could be starting something BIG!

For 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk boys and girls through our organizations well-known and highly respected community-based mentoring programs! 

We offer the following volunteer programs:

 Program Description

 

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Volunteer to spend time with a child 1-3 hours a week.  This is your chance to make a difference in a child's life!   

Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

An after school program offiliated with local educational institutions. Volunteers commit to mentoring young girls and promoting a healthy, active way of life through various activities.The program encourages physical activity, healthy eating and the development of a positive self-image, among girls in grades 5 and 6. Volunteers spend two hours a week for eight consecutive weeks leading group discussions about healthy living and emotional, social and cultural issues.

 

Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart

 An after school program offiliated with local educational institutions. Volunteers commit to mentoring young boys and promoting a healthy, active way of life through various activities.Similar to Go Girls, the program is designed to promote a positive self-image amongst boys in grade 5 and 6.   

Youth Opportunities Program 

The Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) provides out-of-school immigrant and newcomer youth in Ontario with leadership, mentorship and community activities to help them build marketable skills while providing them with opportunities for meaningful community engagement.

In-School Mentoring

 Involves spending one hour a week with one child, doing non-academic activities in the child's school. It's about being someone a child can talk to and larn from-- sharing interests with them, encouraging them, building on their strengths, all of which can lead to improved self-esteem and a more positive outlook on their life!

 For more specific details and information on our programs:Programs