Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.
Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges.
These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become, but because of these situations, children and youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full potential.
Even worse is the possibility of continuing cycles of poverty and crime or developing mental health issues.
This comes at a cost to the young person, and to society.
With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District currently has over 150 volunteers who so selflessly provide over 11,250 volunteer hours each year! Last year alone these volunteers were able to serve:
367 children!!
Big Brother Big Sisters of Orillia provides direct service to children by matching volunteers and youths in quality mentoring relationships. Backed by our National Office, our agency staff members are experts at screening volunteers and matching them with a mentee having similar interests, including our Nationally recognized Child Safety Training program.
We put every effort into qualifying, training and supporting our volunteers and families, all with a goal to ensure that every relationship is not only positive but life changing.
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Our Vision: All young people realize their full potential
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