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Organization:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District
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Address:
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102 Main St E, Box 11
Listowel, ON
N4W 2B6
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Service Description:
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Mentoring program for youth to enhance development and confidence
Traditional Program - Big Brothers and Sisters - Provides one-to-one and couple friendships to children from six to sixteen years * children benefit from the personal guidance, influence and mentoring of a mature adult
Couples for Kids - Matches a couple and or good friends, coworkers to a child. Romantic couples are required to be 20 years of age and together for at least one year
In-School Mentoring Program - Offers one-to-one matches and regular weekly contact between adult, or co-op mentors and students for one hour per week in schools
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Application:
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Parents/guardians can call directly to initiate service * referrals also from schools, health professionals and community agencies
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Little Brothers and Sisters - Children and youth 6-16 years
Big Brothers and Sisters - Adults 19 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references * must go through a screening and training process
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Area Served:
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Listowel and District
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