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About the Position
Position:
858 - Big Bunch Volunteer
Organization:
Position Address:
Peel Office: 71 West Drive, Unit 23, Brampton, Ontario
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon

Goal

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel inspires and empowers children and youth through mentoring and supportive relationships. Mentoring by volunteers is a core activity, and the Peel chapter continues to help so many young people annually.As a volunteer under our Mentoring Program, you will define the enormous good that Big Brothers Big Sisters do in the local community for our youth.


Description

'Big Bunch' is group program designed for children waiting to be matched. Activities are planned by the agency. Access to a vehicle is necessary. Volunteers are involved with youth on our wait list who are waiting for a Big Sister, Big Brother or Group Mentoring Program. The agency plans 3 to 4 outings per month.Volunteers sign up to bring children to AT LEAST ONE outing per month, over a ONE YEAR period. Activities include sporting events, bowling, multicultural evenings, crafts, movies and more.


Benefits

Our 'Big Brothers' and 'Big Sisters' make huge positive, lasting differences in the lives of so many young people in the Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon communities.Enjoy the immense personal satisfaction of being a key part of our Mentoring Programs, and in 'Big Bunch', you provide hope and companionship!


Qualifications

● Friendly, engaging towards youth● Aware of, empathetic towards their personal challenges and needs● Solid oral English language skills● Minimum age - 18● Minimum length of volunteering commitment - 1 year● 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' required● Valid class 'G' driver's licence, and access to a reliable vehicle● Organized, reliable, able to abide by scheduling● Must complete 2 hour 'Orientation & Training' session

Min Age: 18   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening

FLEXIBLE, subject to scheduling of outings (we plan 3 or 4 outings per month)Volunteers must engage in AT LEAST ONE outing monthly, together an overall commitment of ONE YEAR


Training

Scheduled training - A 2-hour training session is provided.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Career Mentorship, Youth Programs, Social Media, Parent & Child Support, Youth Mentorship
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://peel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
https://www.facebook.com/BigBrothersBigSistersofPeel/?ref=page_internal
http://@BBBSofPeel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzYBtceY-mivJ4-sTg8tHQ


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