In-School Mentor
(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington, Bowmanville)
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Position ID: V-OSH0068
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2024
Opportunity Details: In-School Mentor
| Contact | Karissa Weeden, Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington; Phone: 905-623-6646; Email: karissa.weeden@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Duties | Provide positive one-on-one attention, guidance, and support to a child while at school; play sports, games, crafts, promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers |
| More Info Link | www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/clarington |
| Benefits | Help build child's self-esteem and school performance |
| Clients | Students in Clarington elementary schools |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Friend / Penpal ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - School year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon School hours Monday to Friday 8 am-4 pm |
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Clarington schools |
| Number of Positions | Clarington 25 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training - Pre-match with student ; Training on-going |
| Cost | None |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector police check * sign Confidentiality Agreement * three references |
Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington, Bowmanville
| Office Phone | 905-623-6646 |
| kids.clarington@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/clarington |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 23 Scugog St Bowmanville, ON Canada L1C 3H7 |
