In this program, a Big Sister is matched with a Little Sister in a one-to-one friendship. After the match is made, you get down to creating a true friendship that will benefit a child…but you’ll also be surprised about how the friendship will make you feel great too.
LITTLE SISTERS are
great kids anxiously waiting to have fun with someone like you. Their
ages usually range from 6 to 16, and all are excited to be a part of
this program.
If you ever wanted to be a kid again, your Little
Sister will be happy to help you out. That’s the magic of the program –
you learn from each other.
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Children
who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and
competencies, and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others.
Mentors experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see the
world of possibility open up through a child’s eye.
A BIG SISTER IS...
- A great listener
Truly caring about people
Believing in others’ capabilities
Patient and kind
Sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others
Humourous and outgoing
Committed to relationships
Open to different points of view
WHO CAN BE A BIG SISTER?
You can.
Being
a Big Sister is about being a friend and someone to look up to. It’s
about hanging out, talking and sharing, with many smiles along the way.
It’s about making one child feel very special. And you’ll feel pretty
great too. After the enrolment process, we’ll provide training and match
you with a Little Sister who shares your interests.
Every
girl needs a Big Sister to share with, talk to or confide in. Whether
it’s playing sports, learning a new craft or just goofing around, you’ll
make a big difference in each other’s life. You’ll both be forever
changed by the experience.
For more information, please call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada at 1-800-263-9133 or contact your local agency.
Still not sure mentoring is right for you? Try our Online Orientation!