Connecting with your Community
Connecting with your Community
| About the Position | |
| Position #: | 1685 |
| Organization | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley |
| Position: | Volunteer Mentor for Children/Youth - Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples |
| Location: | 136 Exhibition Street, Kentville, NS, Canada |
| Impact Statement: | By spending a few hours a month with a young person, Bigs develop positive and impactful relationships with a young person. |
| Description: |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentors (Bigs) are matched with children/youth and spend time engaging in activities enjoyable to both. Effective mentoring involves developing a positive/meaningful relationship between the mentor (Big) and the mentee (Little). An individual applying to be a Big should be able to commit to at least 18 months service after being accepted. Outings generally take place 1x per week or 1x every other week for a few hours. |
| Training Details: | Training is provided by BBBS Agency staff. Ongoing support and coaching is provided throughout programme involvement. |
| Working Conditions: | Community based programme. Bigs pick up their Little and return them home after outings. |
| Minimum Duration: | More than 1 year |
| Timing: | Anytime |
| Time Detail: | Schedule is determined in collaboration with child/youth the volunteer is matched with. |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Ideal for: | An Individual |
| Transportation: | Not on a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest: | Children/Youth |
| Skill(s): | Time Management, Sensitivity, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Self-Motivation |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website: | http://www.bbbsannapolisvalley.ca |
| Email: | Send an Email Message |
| Contact: | Jessica Atwell |
| Phone: | 9026788641 Ext. 9026788641 |
| Address: | 136 Exhibition St Kentville, B4N 4E5 |
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