1. MISSION: Big Brothers Big Sisters commit to Canada’s young people that they will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer-based, mentoring programs.
2. REFERENCES
2.1. Our Programs - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
2.2. Home | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
2.3. Home | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
3. CONVERSATION CLUB provides newcomer
4. social integration with youth mentors. Youth
5. setting to participate in workshops, field
6. program focuses on English language
7. learning about Canada, sharing common
8. connections across cultures.NEWCOMER ART PROGRAM is a mentoring
9. Syrian newcomers, in grades 2 to 5. The
10. self-expression, English language skill
11. with mentors. Children and mentors meet
12. group setting to share creative art, drama
13. school-based mentoring program for girls
14. as a refugee or newcomer. The program is
15. promote active living, healthy eating and
16. CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM
16.1. School principals (often in consultation with staff members) and parents/guardians can refer children and youth for consideration to become a mentee. For example: ENROL A YOUNG PERSON - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
16.2. A mentee must be between the ages of 6 and 16 years. The mentoring relationship can be supported by the agency through to 18 years of age.
16.3. An Enrollment Coordinator work with parents/guardians to review situations and determine how a mentor would be of benefit. Factors that would be considered regarding children's needs include: * Parent or guardian support * Adult involvement other than the parent(s) or guardian(s) * Peer relationships * School performance * Involvement in community activity * Living environment *Ability to form and maintain a healthy, safe relationship *Ability to perform self-care
17. SERVICES & PROGRAMS: Offers one-to-one, in-school, and group programs as well as summer day camps.
17.1. Examples of programs offered within schools
17.1.1. IN-SCHOOL MENTORING matches elementary girls and boys with a caring adult mentor to meet during school hours and on school property to share in fun activities like arts and crafts, board games, sports and baking.
17.1.2. GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS is a school-based mentoring program for girls in grades 7 and 8. The program promotes active living, healthy eating and positive self-esteem.
17.1.3. GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART! is a school based mentoring program for boys ages 11 to 14. This program provides boys with the information and support to make informed choices about healthy living through physical activities, healthy eating and facilitated discussion.
17.1.4. TEEN MENTORING matches caring high school student mentors (ages 16+) with elementary school students from a nearby school. The mentors and students meet in a supervised group setting for one hour each week during school hours at a participating elementary school throughout the school year.