BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS - Traditional Match - Volunteers are matched with children ages 3 1/2--16. The time commitment is 2-3 hours each week or every other week for a period of one year or more. Click here for more information...(More)
IN SCHOOL MENTORING - Volunteers are matched with a child in grade 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. The child and volunteer spend 1 hour per week together in the child's school during lunch break...(More)
GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS Program- Volunteers are trained to deliver school-based programs to a group of 4 children ages 11-14 years. The time commitment is 2 hours per week for seven weeks. This program is recommended for college and university students who are available from 3:00-5:00pm during program delivery weeks...(More)
Game On! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART, LIVE SMART PROGRAM- Volunteers are trained to deliver school-based programs to a group of 4 children ages 11-14 years. The time commitment is 2 hours per week for seven weeks. This program is recommended for college and university students who are available from 3:00 - 5:00 pm during program delivery weeks... (More)
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM- Improve employment skills for newcomer/immigrant youth between the ages of 16-24 years. This program will assist newcomer/immigrant youth secure employment opportunities , establish career related volunteer opportunities, and improve the quality of life for newcomer youth in North Bay. To register for this program contact us at 705-474-3041 or at 169 Lakeshore Drive.
Additional Programs
GROUP PROGRAMS - Group programs involve the children, volunteers and staff. We believe that healthy, educational group programs contribute to the effectiveness of our mentoring services. Each year we travel to regional amusement parks, campgrounds, museums etc. in an effort to expand the children's social and cultural interests. For more information, please
contact us!
CAMP PROGRAMS - We send more than 30 children to camp each year. Camp Norland, Tim Horton's Memorial Camp and the Canadian Ecology Centre offer the children registered in our programs, free fun and fantastic summer experiences! For more information, please contact us!
FOR A GREAT ORIENTATION COMPRISED OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, PLEASE VISIT: www.bbbsc.ca (Click on the tab "Get Involved" and then on the tab "Is Mentoring For You?")