Happy 4th Birthday to “Big Brothers Big Sisters Of North Bay And District”
Big Sisters of North Bay and District was founded in July 1975 by the North Bay Women’s Centre. In September 2007, Big Sisters was asked to assume the role of both Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
On January 31, 2008 the Big Sisters Board of Directors voted to assume this responsibility and expand to become Big Brothers Big Sisters Of North Bay And District.
PROGRAMS: 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.
In school mentoring - The child and volunteer spend 1 hour per week together in the child’s school during lunch break.
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 and is recommended for college and university students.
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 and is recommended for college and university students.
Youth opportunities program- improve employment skills for newcomer/immigrant youth between the ages of 16-24 years. This program assists newcomer/immigrant youth to secure employment opportunities , establish career related volunteer opportunities, and improve the quality of life.
Camp programs - Camp Norland, Tim Horton’s Memorial Camp and the Canadian Ecology Centre send more than 30 children are sent to camp each year.
To become a volunteer, please visit: www.bbbsc.ca
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