Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District
Service: In-School Mentor Program
Record #:
PER2565
Last Modified:
10 Feb 2024
Last Full Update:
09 Feb 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | In School Mentoring (ISM) matches children with an adult volunteer mentor at the child's school during the school year. The ISM Program helps child to gain confidence, acquire new skills and build positive relationships. Spend one hour per week playing games, baking, doing puzzles, crafts, and many other activities. Participating schools: Listowel Eastdale, St. Mary's Catholic, Elma Public, Howick Central, Northwoods Elementary, Westfield |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Special appointments may be made outside of these hours Dates: Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Howick ; North Perth ; Perth East |
| Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) - 13 year(s) Mentees must be between the ages of 5-13 (kindergarten-grade 8). Volunteer mentors must be at least 18 years of age. Police clearance, medical clearance and character references - screening and training process involved |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | North Perth |
| Address & Map | 102 Main St E, Unit A North Perth, ON Canada N4W 2B6 |
| Intersection | Main St and Wallace Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-291-6762 |
| Fax | 519-291-6954 |
| rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | https://listowel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Listowel-and-District-10150089226280156/ |
| Primary Contact | Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters Listowel & District, P.O. Box 11 Listowel, ON Canada N4W 2B6 |