We strive to provide them with the stability from an adult, that they may have been or are presently lacking. Our agency also provides ongoing group activities such as barbecues and tickets to a Toronto Blue Jays game or Canada's Wonderland. They may be called upon three or four times per year. It is also ideal for people who want to be a Big Brother or Big Sister but just don't have the regular schedule to provide the consistency to a child. This program is a true cooperative effort between the local school board, business communities and our Big Brother, Big Sister agency.
School boards allow breaks from regular programming for children to take part.
In-School Mentoring is ideal for people who enjoy spending quality time with a child and want to volunteer, but don't feel they have the time or resource to spend with a child. Your time spent at the school as an In-School Mentor can be the same day each week or can vary depending on your schedule. All of the school facilities and resources are available to you. Activities are not necessarily of academic nature. Working in the library or playing basketball in the gym are just two of many activities you may participate in.