Big Brothers/Big Sisters/Big Siblings
Provided by: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area
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Service Description
Provides one-to-one mentoring between an adult and a child.
- Big Brothers / Big Sisters – boys / girls and young men / women are accepted from all walks of life
- Big Siblings – provides non-binary gendered youth a role model to talk to and share experiences of growing up with.
- Regular outings based on common interests develops a relationship supported by coordinators.
- Mentors are volunteers who go through screening, orientation and training sessions
- Volunteers are always needed.
Eligibility
Mentee: Youth 5 - 14 years of age
Mentor: Adults 18 years of age or older.
Fees
No cost.
Business Line: 306-244-8197 ext 239
Hours of Operation
Matches meet at a mutually convenient time.
Casework staff is available from Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Usually requires two regularly scheduled outings per month of a few hours each and a minimum of a 1-year commitment.
Service Website
saskatoon.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/our-programs/big-brothers-sisters-siblings/
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www.facebook.com/BBBSSaskatoon
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Email
kathy.hauser@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Coverage Area
Saskatoon
Languages Offered
English
BBBS Saskatoon and Area
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Staff is available from Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Staff have primarily been working from home during COVID. Please call to arrange an appointment.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment required.
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