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Online Orientation for
Volunteers
Do you have friends, family, colleagues who might be
interesting in volunteering with their local Big Brothers
Big Sisters agency? Encourage them to check out "Is
Mentoring for You? - An Online Orientation to Mentoring at
Big Brothers Big Sisters":
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Diversity
Vision
At Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton, our commitment to diversity is
our promise to each other and the communities we serve. We
strive to reach out to and welcome every child, every mentor, every
staff person and every volunteer so that we may support, strengthen,
benefit from and contribute to the richness and complexity that is
Canada. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton
is committed to being an inclusive movement in which differences are
valued and respected in all aspects of service delivery and
organizational practices. By continually demonstrating our
commitment to these principles, we enrich ourselves and the lives of
those we are dedicated to serving.
(Diversity refers to the vast array of social, physical and cultural
differences among us that shape how we think and behave.)
Philosophy:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Inc. is an
agency that serves children who are considered high-risk.
In fulfilling it's mission the agency is guided by certain
values. In providing a high quality service where each
person contributes to achieving our goals, we are committed to:
- A model of excellence of accountability in
one-to-one mentoring for children that meets current and
future needs of our community in a fiscally responsible
manner;
- A caring child-centered agency that respects choice,
rights, dignity, integrity and confidentiality;
- An environment where our volunteers and staff are
recognized as our most valuable resources;
- The promotion of honest and open communication;
- A non-discriminative environment dedicated to
recognizing skills and contributions of all staff and
volunteers;
- Collaborating with community partners to provide a
seamless delivery of service;
- Excellence through remaining current with new
technologies, up-to-date training and development
innovative management.
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WHAT "starting something"
CAN
DO... |
Children
who spend time with a mentor gain
confidence, acquire new skills and
competencies, and develop an
enhanced capacity to care for
others. Mentors experience a
sense of discovery and enjoyment as
they see the world of possibility
open up through
a child's eye.
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WHO ARE LITTLE BROTHERS &
LITTLE SISTERS... |
They are
great kids anxiously waiting to have
fun with someone like you.
Their ages range from 6 to 16, and
all are excited to be a part of this
program. If you ever wanted to be a
kid again, your Little Brother or
Little Sister will be happy to help
you out.
That's the magic of the program -
you learn from each other.
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WHO ARE BIG BROTHERS & BIG
SISTERS. |
Great Listeners
Truly caring about people
Believing in others' capabilities
Patient and Kind
Sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others
Humourous and outgoing
Committed to relationships
Open to different points of view
BIG BROTHERS...
Being a Big Brothers can be as much fun as it sounds. You get to
build model airplanes, toss around the football, play computer games,
hang out...whatever! It's about sharing a little time together - a
few hours a week or every couple of weeks will make a big difference.
You'll see.
BIG SISTERS...Every
girl needs a Big Sister to share with, talk to or confide in.
Whether it's playing sports, learning a new craft or just goofing
around, you'll make a big difference in each other's life. You'll
both be forever changed by the experience.
After the enrolment process, we'll provide training and match you with a
Little Brother or Little Sister who shares your interests.
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IN-SCHOOL MENTORING...
It's a small commitment that makes a big difference. Become a
mentor to a child in a school environment. You'll help build a
child's self-esteem and school performance while having a lot of fun.
And it only takes one hour a week during the school year. One
child. One hour a week. One big reason to go back to school.
INTERGENERATIONAL MENTORING...
This program encourages caring adults to
share their wealth of kinowledge and life skills with children in our
community. Aged 50 plus retirees/seniors enhance the self-esteem
of children through postive relationships. Spending an hour
or two a week or every other week with a child can make a world of
difference in that child's life. Watching that child grow and
become happier can be very rewarding. Retirees/seniors can assist
us with mentoing children to become the future leaders of our community.
GROUP MENTORING...
Imagine a group of kids and adults
baking, playing sports, going on picnics or doing crafts together.
That's Group Mentoring. We'll plan the activities, all you have to
do is show up once a week and enjoy spending time with a bunch of
amazing kids.
COUPLES FOR KIDS...
The Couples for Kids program matches a
Little Brother or Little Sister with a caring couple. All three of
you will enjoy activites such as painting, playng games or just talking
about your day. An just in case you get held up at work, your
partner can still be there for your Little Brother or Little Sister.
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