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| Contact | Sarah Ludberg, Site-Based Mentoring Program Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls; Phone: 905-357-5454 x225 905-357-5454 ext 225; Fax: 905-357-3759; Email: sarah.ludberg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |||
| More Info Link | www.niagarafallsmentors.org | |||
| Duties | Educate young girls (grades 6-8) about Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Positive Self-Esteem. Facilitate (along with a Co-mentor) 7-10 sessions (once per week) that are fun and interactive. Sessions typically take place after school and include a series of fun games, activities, demonstrations, crafts, snacks and discussions. You can learn more about the program/your role with this short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tgL6kPXvXA&feature=BFa&list=UUWGY2uzEzSVjXt5m5xndBOQ | |||
| Benefits | Young girls have fun while building self-esteem, improving decision-making skills, and learning about healthy eating/active living. | |||
| Clients | Girls in grade 6-8 | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon Tuesday: Afternoon Wednesday: Afternoon Thursday: Afternoon Volunteer selects one day from Monday to Thursday, programs typically run from 2:30-4:30pm or 3:00-5:00pm. Lunch-time programs are sometimes run as well. Volunteer provides her own availability. | |||
| Seasons | During the school year. Fall sessions (September-December), Winter sessions (January-March) and Spring Sessions (April-June). | |||
| Location | various schools in Niagara Falls, Ontario | |||
| Accessibility | Please call the agency with questions regarding accessibility | |||
| Minimum Age | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | Minimum of one program (7-10 sessions) | |||
| Training | Go Girls! Mentor training, Child Safety training, on-going support meetings with professional Caseworker/Supervisor | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer is responsible for own transportation to/from school | |||
| Interaction Level | Group program, 2 mentors and approximately 8-12 girls | |||
| Start Date | On or after 16 Sep 2012 | |||
| Cost | The program is provided free of charge to children/families. All program materials are provided for the mentors. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Categories | Crafts ; Games ; General Help (Children/Youth) ; General Help (Recreation & Sports) ; Group Leader with Youth ; Mentor | |||
| Skills/Experience | No previous experience necessary. Must be patient, enjoy children, and be a positive, supportive, and reliable mentor. | |||
| Additional Requirements | Please contact agency for application form. Interview and references required. | |||
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| Organization Name | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls | |||
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| Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls | |||
| Office Phone | 905-357-5454 | |||
| Fax | 905-357-3759 | |||
| volunteers@niagarafallsmentors.org | ||||
| Website | www.niagarafallsmentors.org | |||
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