Application
- Referral accepted from various sources including parents/guardians, school personnel, or other social service agencies
- Parents and guardians referring children must complete an enrolment application and an interview with a caseworker
- Volunteers must complete a screening process that includes application, interview, criminal records check including a vulnerable sector check, reference checks, medical clearance and a home visit
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
- Boys, girls and youth between 7-17 years of age residing primarily in a single parent home, who have specific needs that can be met through involvement in the program and by spending time with a positive adult role model
- Requires support from parent/guardian for child involvement
Volunteers- Must be 18 years of age and over
- Thorough screening check required
Fees
None for most services; Some incidental expenses may be incurred during outings; Volunteers must pay for police background check
Contacts
Brianne Maxwell - Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator
807-620-6839 * brianne@ourkidscount.ca
Languages
English
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
