Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge & District

ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:

Normally children in our Traditional Big Brother Big Sister and Couples for Kids program are growing up in a single parent family but in some cases, children are accepted from a two-parent family. Children are between the ages of 6 and 16. All children must want a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple as a friend and have the time to meet with their “Big” on a weekly basis. Our volunteer Mentors spend approximately 3 to 5 hours per week in a quality outing with a child. The commitment is for one year. The child and the volunteer(s) participate in fun activities together. These are usually low cost and the volunteer is responsible for paying for these outings. The volunteer’s primary focus is on the child and the building of a one to one friendship.

Children in our In-School Mentoring program have been referred to our agency through a teacher or principal. These children are in grades one through 12 and may be having trouble fitting in with their peers or may be experiencing some difficulties at home. In-School Mentors are neither tutors nor classroom aides, and the visits focus around non-school related activities. The volunteer Mentor and the student meet in the child’s school for one hour a week, for the duration of the school year, and spend time doing activities they both enjoy such as crafts, sports, and board games. At this time this program is in Lethbridge School District No. 51 although we are looking to expand .
Application process (Traditional Program)
Parent Contacts BBBS
Program Information and Application sent to Parent
BBBS receives Application Form
Parent and Child Safety Training/Orientation (mandatory*)
Safety/Orientation Seminar
Parent and Child Interviews
References from Teacher, Professionals returned to BBBS
Child Assessed for Approval
Upon Approval Child placed on Waitlist

Please Note: Processing of your child’s application will not begin until after you and your child attend the Child Safety Training.

Application process (In-School Mentoring Program)
Student identified by a teacher
Teacher completes referral form
Teacher sends information package & consent form home with student
Referral form and parent consent returned to BBBS
Child placed on Waitlist
Click below for an application (Please print and bring completed copy into our office.)

Little application

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