bbbswr service guide
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Start Something BIGTRANSCRIPT
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Enroll a Child
Discover our Impact
Become a Volunteer
Get in Touch
Events and Fundraising
[page 3-4]Take a look at the steps involved in enrolling your child/children into our programs.
[page 5-6]Browse through our volunteer opportunities and learn about our screening process.
[page 7-8]As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoringorganization, we help children live their potential.
[page 9]Looking for a unique way to get involved? Take part in - or host your own - fundraising event.
[page 10]Now that you are equipped with the information, get in touch with us and start something big.
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(( Program Hub ))
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Big Bunch is a group-based recreational program where we plan and pay for activities throughout
One-on-one mentoring matcheschildren and youth with a caringadult volunteer who serves as a
In-School Mentoring is a one-on-one program that takes place on school property during the school day. Students are in Grades 1-8 and are referred by their school for social, emotional or academic goals.
Go Girls! and Game On groupprograms focus on forming healthy lifestyle practices and building self
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the community. Groups consist of 3-5 volunteers, who each drive1-3 children. Big Bunch runs in Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge.
Big Brothers Mentoring, Big Sisters Mentoring and Big Bunch require the parent/guardian to refer the child.
positive role model. Matches are made based on gender, interests and personality. A minimum one year commitment is required.
esteem in Grade 7 and 8 students. Groups typically consist of two volunteers and 8 students. Sessions take place on school property.
In-School Mentoring, Go Girls! and Game On programsrequire one of our partnered schools to refer the child.
(( Enroll a Child ))
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> Your child must be between the ages of 6-14
> The legal parent/guardian is the only one who can complete the application process
> There has to be a clear, identifiable need for an additional role model in your child’s life
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The purpose of our mentoring programs is to provide apositive role model to a child who could use an additional caring adult in their life. Could your child benefit from this?
General Criteria:
Although most of the children and youth accepted into our programs come from single parent households, our trained Caseworkers assess every family on a case-by-case basis.
In Big Bunch, your child participates in biweekly groupactivities. A screened volunteer is assigned to drive your child to and from the activities. Children waiting to be
matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister have first priority in Big Bunch.
Our one-on-one program matches your child with a mentor who shares similarinterests and personality traits. They
meet every week for a few hours to hang out, try new activities and share time together. A minimum commitment of one year is required.
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APPLICATIONSchool reports are sent to your child’s teacherand you return the application to our agency.
INTERVIEWMeet with agency Caseworker to complete screening interview and prematch training.The interview/training takes about 2 hours.
ACCEPTANCEIf your child is accepted as a Little with our agency,
they are put on a waitlist and our Caseworkerswill be in contact with you regarding any updates.
The length of our application process is dependant on many outside factors and your child’s acceptance is not guaranteed.
TELEPHONE SCREENCall us and complete a brief eligibilty screen.
Application packages mailed after call.
(( Volunteer ))
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> You must currently reside in Waterloo Region.> You must be over the age of 18.> You have to meet the program’s time commitment.
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Our volunteers come to us with various skillsets and a range of experience working with children and youth. We look for dedicated individuals with a strong commitment to helping kids in our community.
General Criteria:
[1 year+ commitment | 2-4 hours/week] You are matched with a child between the
[3 month commitment | 2 hours/biweekly] Bunches meet in the evenings and participate in local events andactivities that we pay for. You must have your own car.
[7 week commitment | 2 hours/week]You will lead a group of 8 students along-
[start times vary | 1 hour/week] You are matched with onestudent (grade 1-8) based on common interests and location. The match lasts until the end of the school year (April/June).
side one other volunteer. Each session focuses on themes of healthy eating and balanced living. Additional training is provided and required.
ages of 6-16 based on your common interests. You are responsible for the coordination of weekly outings. You must have your own car.
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TELEPHONE SCREENCall us to complete a brief eligibility screen. We will e-mail
you an Application and Police Check Request during the call.
ORIENTATIONOrientations are held in groups and last 30-40 minutes.
We review agency and program information at this time.
INTERVIEWAn agency Caseworker will contact you to book a time
to complete the interview and pre-match training. The interview/training takes about 2 hours.
ACCEPTANCEIf you are accepted as a volunteer, you will receive confirmation
from an agency Caseworker with information on next steps.
The length of our application process is dependent on many outside factors and your acceptance is not guaranteed.
Police Checks must be delivered to ouroffice before an interview can be scheduled.
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Parent of a Little Sister
78%of Little’s whose families rely on social assistance programs go on to
no longer use this form of income.
20% higherOur Littles graduate highschool at a rate that is
than the national average.
88%of Littles in our In-School Mentoring program show improved literacy skills.
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80%
Big Sister, Sandra
2x
Youth in our programs are 50% more likely to volunteer and give back to the community.
Our Littles are 2 times morelikely to participate in extra-curricular school activities.
of our Littles go on to pursue healthy lifestyles.
((And 90% say they are happy and con�dent))
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FEB/
JUNE
NOV
MAR
(( EVENTS&FUNDRAISING))
Swing Big Golf Classic
Bowl for Kids Sake
Online Holiday Auction
Get a team together and bowl for kids sake duringour largest annual event. We provide the bowlingand pizza - you bring the donations and team spirit.
For information on sponsorship opportunities or to donate auction items, contact [email protected].
This is the charity golf tournament you will not want to miss. Great food, good people and a fun, relaxedatmosphere are all included in this annual event.
Each and every year we select some of the mostunique, luxurious and local items to put up forauction. This will be your one-stop holiday shop.
Our agency receives no government funding, so we rely heavily on donations from individuals like you. In addition to fundraising events, some of which are highlighted below, we gain financial support from corporate partnerships and employee recognition programs.
See a full list of our fundraising events and learn how to get involved with your own fundraiser on our website!
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(( GET IN TOUCH))
Unit 7 - 150 Pinebush RoadCambridge, ON N1R 8J8
[email protected] 519-629-0180
www.bbbswr.org
@bbbswr /bbbswr
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm[Our o�ces are closed on national and provincial holidays]
Charitable #: 131877177 RR0001
We want to hear from you! Give us a call, send us an e-mail, connect with us online or drop by the office.
