| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4193 |
| Organization | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, Mentoring Services for Children and Youth |
| Position | Big Bunch Leader - Community-Based Group Mentoring |
| Location | Guelph (various locations) |
| Impact Statement | Expand possibilities for young people by introducing them to new activities and increasing their social connections. |
| Description | A Big Bunch Leader will be a positive influence to a group of children. Volunteers will work together to plan and implement outings for the group. They will meet with the group on a consistent basis, usually 2 times per month and will transport the children to and from the event. The volunteers are provided with a budget to plan a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities and excursions for their group. Children are grouped by age and sometimes by gender, with about 3 volunteers per group. |
| Required Information | References Required |
| Training Details |
Training is provided on child safety & disclosure, and on relationship building. Once matched, support from a professional caseworker is provided ongoingly. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail | Outings are organized around volunteer availability, but must be held on a regular and consistent basis. 2 outings per month run from September-December, and from January-June. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, Older Adults/Seniors, Couples |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Leadership/Management, Recreation/Sports, Youth |
| Skill(s) | Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://www.bbbsg.ca |
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| Contact | Andrea Azevedo |
| Phone | 519-824- 5154 Ext. 227 |
| Address | 285 Woolwich Street Guelph, N1H 3V8 |