Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District

Site: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District

Service: Child Mentoring Services

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Record #: NPS0109 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 28 Aug 2019
Description & Services
Description (Agency) Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District is a non-profit volunteer organization committed to fostering the optimal development of children and youth through one-to-one mentoring services and growth-based programs
Agency Services
Description (Service)
  • Matches children and adults in one to one mentor friendships 
  • Provides children that are in need of a mentor with the highest quality volunteer-based mentoring programs
 
Volunteers 
Trains volunteers to be mentors to children
Hours Hours not specified
Areas Served Nipissing District
Boundaries North to Verner, West to Mattawa, South to Sundridge
Eligibility For boys and girls, residing primarily in a single parent home
 
Volunteers 
  • Must be 18 years of age and over  
  • Thorough screening check required
Application
  • Volunteers must complete a screening process that includes application, interview, criminal records check including a vulnerable sector check, reference checks, medical clearance and a home visit 
  • Parents and guardians referring children must complete an application and an interview with a caseworker
Languages English ; French
Fees None
Additional Services at this Site
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-474-3041
Fax 705-474-3499
Website www.bigbrothersbigsistersnorthbay.org
Primary Executive Darlene Jamieson, Executive Director; Email: darlene.jamieson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Located In Community North Bay
Address 169 Lakeshore Dr
North Bay, ON P1A 2B3
 
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Intersection Lakeshore Dr and Cartwright Ave
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Back Entrance -- Accessible with ramp ; Workers will travel to accessible locations to meet
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2008
Funding Fundraising