Big Brothers Big Sisters has proudly been providing life changing mentoring relationships in Canada since 1913 and in Peel Region since 1967 . The young people within our agency are facing adversity and in need of an additional consistent and supportive developmental relationship. With the guidance and support of a mentor it is our vision that every young person realizes their full potential and achieves their dreams.  Our mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. The youth within our agency build meaningful relationships with adult role models while developing their social and emotional competence, mental health and well-being and educational engagement. 'Go Girls!' is a great opportunity for female volunteers (18 - 25) interested in mentoring FEMALE 'newcomer' youth in Grades 7 and 8, 'Go Girls!' represents a unique opportunity in the local community! See program details in the 'Description', above. 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.

+ Excellent opportunity to mentor female youth in an established community service program, sponsored by a high profile community service organization + Enhance your leadership, mentoring, counselling skills (add to your resume) + Chance to volunteer with like-minded individuals (add to your personal/professional 'network') + IF you intend a career in early childhood education/recreation or 'social work', this 'role' will be a valuable volunteering experience + Immense personal satisfaction that you will be making a lasting difference among newcomer youth (and their families) in your local community

Program - Minimum of 2 sessions will be scheduled, each lasting 7 weeks, each weekly session averaging 1.5 - 2 hours