Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka
About
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka provides mentoring programs to children and youth between the ages of six to 16.
Programs Offered
Traditional Matches
Program Description
A caring adult volunteer spends three-four hours a week for at least one year with a child ages six-sixteen years old offering support, friendship and a positive role model.
Mentor Description
Be over 18 years of age
Get Started!Couples Matches
Program Description
A volunteer couple is matched in the same way as a traditional match, but in this case it is a two-to-one friendship. Couples need to be at least twenty years old and need to have been together for one year or more.
Mentor Description
Be over 18 years of age
Get Started!In School Mentoring
Program Description
A caring adult volunteer meets with an elementary school-aged child (referred to our agency by the school or parent/guardian, ) in the school environment for one hour each week to assist in strengthening the child’s self esteem and social development through participating in crafts, games, sports or other activities of interest to the child.
Mentor Description
Be over 18 years of age
Get Started!Teen In School Mentoring
Program Description
A program offered in cooperation with Alberta Ed and the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. This unique and valuable program provides high school students with the opportunity to mentor younger students at the elementary school, while receiving high school credits for their involvement. The students play games, do crafts and just enjoy spending time together for one hour each week within the school setting. We are working in conjunction with Ponoka Secondary Campus and Ponoka Elementary School in providing this program in the community.
Mentor Description
Be over 16 years of age
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