Program: In School Mentoring
Organizations: Our Kids Count - Big Brothers Big Sisters
Our Kids Count - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Thunder Bay
Description of Services:
  • Matches mentors with a child who would benefit from weekly interactions while at school
  • Arranges for mentors to meet with the child one hour a week to engage in various activities
  • Promotes the importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers
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    Requirements
    Fees: None; Some incidental expenses may be incurred during outings; Volunteers must pay for police background check
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Girls and boys between 7-17 years of age


    Volunteers

    • Individuals 18 years of age and older interested in becoming a mentor

    • Thorough screening check required
    Application:
    • Call or email for more information

    • Thorough screening process required for volunteers, including vulnerable sector screen, criminal records check, interview, medical clearance and reference checks
    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


    Mentoring: one hour per week for the duration of the school year
    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