Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Medicine Hat & District
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Main Contact: melissa.pearl@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Tel: (403) 527-6640
Address: 1002 Allowance Avenue, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 3G8
About
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit organization that has been a part of the Medicine Hat community since 1974. Many children in our community are resilient despite the life experiences they have encountered. However, many more need the positive influence, consistency and stability that an adult mentor can provide them with. Mentors can help them increase their self-worth, obtain a sense of hope for the future and provide them with added resources to gain life skills. BBBS believes in the future of our community and helping our children to reach their full potential to become upstanding citizens of tomorrow.
Region
Alberta South.
Program Description
Community Based Mentoring- Mentees ages 6-16 are matched with screened Mentors on common interests. Mentors and Mentees meet for approximately 2 hours a week working on Developmental Relationship goals. A minimum of one year commitment is required.
In School Mentoring- Mentors are matched with a Mentee at the child/youth's school. Mentors meet with a child/youth for one a hour a week for a 10 month time period on the same day/time each week.
Teen Mentoring- Grade 11/12 students are matched with elementary aged students. Mentors meet at the child's school in a group setting supervised by a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff. This is a 14 week program and each session is 75 minutes long.
Intergenerational Mentoring- *Brand New Program* This mentoring program is targeted for the 55 years plus community. Mentors are matched with a child and either meet at the child's school or onsite at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office depending on the day/time of the program. This is a 10 month program. Matches meet for one hour a week.
Game On- This is a 8 week group program targeted to grade 6/7 boys. Game On is a site based program and may run at a local school or at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office. Each session is 75 minutes long. Topics discussed but are not limited to are healthy relationships, leading a healthy lifestyle, and communication skills.
Go Girls!- This is a 8 week group program targeted to grade 5/6 girls. Go Girls! is a site based program and may run at a local school or at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office. Each session is 75 minutes long. Topics discussed but are not limited to are healthy relationships, positive self-esteem, healthy lifestyle and incorporating non-traditional physical activities into your life.
Areas of Focus
- One-to-one
- Group Mentoring