Our Kids Count - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Thunder Bay - Rehabilitative Care Alliance

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Program:	Thunder Bay

Organization:	Our Kids Count - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Description of Services:	Matches children and adults in one to one mentor friendships Provides children that are in need of a mentor with the highest quality volunteer-based mentoring programs Offers a variety of school-based programs held during the school year Volunteers Trains volunteers to be mentors to children Facilitates the meeting/assignment of volunteer mentor and child/youth and the parent/guardian Services and Programs: Big Brothers Mentoring Big Sisters Mentoring Game On Go Girls Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds In School Mentoring

Requirements
Fees:	None for most services; Some incidental expenses may be incurred during outings; Volunteers must pay for police background check

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

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

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	807-623-0292

Fax:	807-623-1530


Email:	info@ourkidscount.ca

Website:	www.ourkidscount.ca/bbbs/

Address:	704 McKenzie St Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3L4	Map

Location:	Located at McKenzie St within the Family Resource Centre/Our Kids Count in S ward of Thunder Bay Closest intersection is at McKenzie St and Simpson St Situated behind Circle K Convenience Store

Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Brianne Maxwell - Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator 807-620-6839 * brianne@ourkidscount.ca

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