Community Reach
850 Hartman Dr, Unit 104
Midland, ON L4R 0B6
Tel: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR0038
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
06 Nov 2023
Location, Telephone & Internet
| Office Phone |
705-728-0515 |
| Fax |
705-728-2965 |
| E-Mail |
mentor@bbbsbarrie.com |
| Website |
barrie.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ |
| Social Media |
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| Located In Community |
Barrie |
| Address |
Barrie, ON
Canada |
Contact Information
| Primary Contact |
Glenda Barendregt, Senior Mentoring Coordinator |
| Alternate Contact |
Ainsley McCallum,, Mentoring Coordinator |
| Mailing Address |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie & District
PO Box 261, Station Main
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 4T2 |
Description & Services
| Description (Service) |
Provides positive adult role models to boys and girls, ages 6 to 16, through volunteer mentoring relationships that are based on Fun and Friendship, programs include: - One To One Big Brother/Big Sister program, an adult mentor, 20 years of age and up, also open to couples wishing to volunteer together, is matched to a child for weekly contact, requires a minimum one year commitment
- In-School Mentoring, an adult mentor, 20 years of age and up, is matched with a child in a partnering school
- Go Girls, female mentors 18-25 yrs facilitate a 7 week program at a local school with Grade 6 - 8 girls
- Game On, male mentors 18-25 yrs facilitate a 7 week program at a local school with Grade 6- 8 boys
- various fundraising events are held throughout the year that encourage community involvement, including: Bowl for Kids, Golf for Kids, Big Bash, Curl for Kids
- team works remotely and all programs for our mentors are done within partnering schools or in the community
Outreach Presentations
Presentations include Game On group mentoring for boys on healthy lifestyle practices and Go Girls program Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, evening hours arranged if required |
| Dates |
Bowl for Kids: March
Golf for Kids: June
Big Bash: October
Curl for Kids: November |
| Areas Served |
Angus ; Barrie ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater |
| Boundaries |
Includes 10-15 mile radius around Barrie |
| Eligibility |
- Children, Youth 6-18yrs in need of a consistent adult role model, need is assessed by a casework team prior to approval
- eligibility for other programs based on the specific requirements of that particular program
- Residency Requirements: Includes 10-15 mile radius around Barrie
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| Application |
Referral-parent or guardian, call for information |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
None |
Other Details
| Elections |
May |
| Physical Access |
Not Applicable |
| Print Material |
Brochures available by email |
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