Record #: GBA1526
Last Modified: 17 May 2024
Last Full Update: 10 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH) enables life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. It is our vision that all young people realize their full potential. As a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC), volunteers are assisted in building friendships, which provide guidance and encouragement to the children they support.
Programs include:
  • Big/Little Traditional Mentoring - match screened and trained adults, 18 years of age and older with children in need, 6-18 years of age
  • Big/Little Cross Gender Mentoring - cross gender matching of female volunteers to male children
  • Couples for Kids Program - matches a couple with a Little Brother or Little Sister.
  • Big Family Program - allows a family to enjoy time together with a Little
  • In-School Mentoring (ISM) - one-to-one relationship to improve self-esteem and school interest for elementary school aged children who would benefit from the development of a supportive one-to-one relationship. Volunteers meet with a child one hour per week within the school setting for the duration of the school year
  • In-School Mentoring Co-op
  • Big Bunch Program - A group program for children in the agency, meeting once a week
  • Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - a group mentoring program that provides adolescent girls with the information and support to make informed lifestyle choices while maintaining sensitivity toward their emotional, social and cultural issues.
  • Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart - provides boys grades 5 to 8 with life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions, within a group setting in the school. Sessions are designed to engage participants in the pursuit of lifelong healthy lifestyles through physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support.
Applications are accepted from single and dual parent families. Volunteer training and support provided.
 

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Areas Served Bluewater ; Central Huron ; Grand Bend ; Huron East ; Middlesex County ; South Huron ; Ailsa Craig, Bayfield, Brucefield, Centralia, Clinton, Crediton, Dashwood, Egmondville, Exeter, Grand Bend, Granton, Hensall, Huron Park, Lucan, Parkhill, Seaforth, Vanastra, Zurich and surrounding areas.
Eligibility Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
Bigs - anyone 18 years or older meeting criteria. Littles - any child in need of mentoring ages 6-18 years old
Application

Contact the office for an application for a child or to volunteer

Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community South Huron
Address & Map
355 Main St S
South Huron, ON
Canada N0M 1S7
 
View MapQuest Map
Intersection Main St. and Sanders St.
Mailing Address Box 1199 
Exeter, ON 
Canada N0M 1S7
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-235-1780
E-Mail southhuron@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website https://southhuron.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-South-Huron-318773201497021/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbs_southhuron
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/@BBBSSouthHuron
Primary Contact Amy Wilhelm, Executive Director; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 1; Email: amy.wilhelm@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Alternate Contact Amy Wilhelm, Executive Director; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 1; Email: amy.wilhelm@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Hartman, Mentoring Coordinator; Phone: 519-235-1780 Ext 2; Email: meghan.hartman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

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