We are looking for an energetic and positive person, with a strong commitment to igniting the potential in young people This individual will work with a team of mentors and their mentoring coordinator to provide a 7-week program to youth over the summer.

The group will meet once a week over the course of 7 weeks. Each week will consist of a 1.5-hour session that is geared towards healthy living and youth empowerment. There will be one Game On Program; serving male identifying youth and one Go Girls program; serving female identifying youth.

Being a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor could be the perfect opportunity for you! In addition to group mentoring, there are other opportunities to mentor throughout the year through our In-School Mentoring or School-Based group programs.

This position is responsible for:

·        Supporting and building connections with the youth during a 7-week program period

·        Facilitate or co-facilitate 1.5-hour sessions each week for 7 weeks following the group program curriculum

·        Be a champion of BBBS within the community to advocate for our programs and demonstrate healthy living to young people in our community

·        Provide and follow informative and fun sessions outlined in the Group Programs manual

·        Engage in fun activities with youth aged 10-14

·        Attend and be responsive to match monitoring check-in with mentoring coordinators to ensure programs are in line with BBBSC National Standards

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Outgoing, positive and engagement with youth.

·        Strong verbal/communication skills, and a talent for storytelling.

·        Extrovert who is comfortable working with a group of youth in the community.

·        Great interpersonal skills, self-starter, motivated, and a team player.

REQUIREMENTS

·        Submit or agree to a Police Check  with vulnerable sector screening.

·        successfully complete all aspects of screening and orientation with the agency

·        Adhere to privacy and confidentiality

·        Mentor onboarding training

·        Must be able to provide own transportation to meetings and to the weekly sessions.

·        Must be over aged 18-30 years old to be a group mentor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District strive for inclusivity and representative volunteer practices to respond to the communities we serve. The agency welcomes applications from visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, immigrants/refugees, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District is committed to volunteer  equity and diversity in the community.

Schedule: Onboarding training, Once per week for the course of 7 weeks July 6th – August 17th

Contact: Kiki Miller-Hodgson

                Kiki.MillerHodgson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Please Apply by May 15th 2026.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.

Make a meaningful impact in a child’s life – become a mentor today!

Description of Duties:

As a Volunteer Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’ll be matched with a young person (ages 6–16) to provide friendship, support, and guidance through regular one-on-one visits. Your role is to build a consistent and trusting relationship that helps your mentee develop confidence, resilience, and life skills.

Community-Based Mentoring:

• Commit to spending 2–4 hours per week with your mentee for a minimum of one year.

• Plan fun, low-cost outings based on shared interests (e.g., playing sports, going for walks, cooking, visiting local attractions).

• Act as a consistent and caring role model.

• Maintain regular communication with program staff for support and match monitoring.

In-School Mentoring:

• Visit your mentee for 1 hour each week during school hours (September to June).

• Engage in non-academic activities such as board games, crafts, or conversation in a supervised school setting.

• Focus on building self-esteem, emotional well-being, and social skills.

• Follow school guidelines and BBBS program standards.

All mentors receive training, ongoing support, and resources from our experienced team. No special skills required—just a desire to make a difference!

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orillia and District provides quality mentoring relationships for young people in our community who would benefit from caring, supportive adult role models. The relationships are fostered through:

• One-to-One Matching
• Group Programs
• School Based Programs