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:
    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      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

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/1/2025