Mentor (as a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Cross-Gender Mentor)
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| Organization Name: | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg |
| Address: | 532 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z2 |
| Website: | http://www.bigwinnipeg.com/en/Home/default.aspx |
| Organizational Description: | Established in 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg is a registered charity located on Treaty One Territory in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg. For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg has facilitated youth mentoring programs that inspire and power children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Our individual (one-on-one) and group mentoring programs provide youth with a mentor, friend, and role model, establishing a unique and life-changing relationship. In turn, youth develop their minds to overcome adversities such as detrimental living conditions, family violence, declining mental health, school issues and identity challenges. With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are%u202Freminded they can be anything they dream of being. We are a part of a nationally recognized Federation comprised of 95 member agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across Canada. Together, we mobilize over 21,300 volunteers who, in turn, mentor 41,700+ children and young people. That is roughly 2.2 million volunteer hours recorded each year. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges. With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being. The Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring programs provide children and youth 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. Outings occur out in the community or within our agency's activity space (located at 532 Ellice Avenue). |
| Skills Required: | Be 18 years old or above Provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance Provide three or four satisfactory references Respect the confidential nature of our services; sign a confidentiality agreement Work cooperatively with staff in planning/coordinating activities The ability to be creative and flexible in carrying out activities with youth Have a communicative, non-judgemental, and empowering attitude Maintain boundaries while providing a strong and beneficial mentoring relationship Be trustworthy, energetic, mature, stable, reliable, accepting, patient, caring and respectful of others Promote the welfare and safety of the child or youth Be comfortable with the Big Brother Big Sister of Winnipeg's core values, policies and procedures |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Improve experience surrounding youth mentorship and engagement Gain experience and expand knowledge of child development Satisfaction of contributing to the improvement of child/youth quality of life Acquire experience related to career goals such as social work, education, health care, and social sciences. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend Approximately 2 - 4 hours per week for a minimum commitment of a year. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: bbbswpg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Phone: 204-988-9200 Online: winnipeg.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
