The Circle Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
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Overview: The Circle is an inclusive youth mentoring program designed to give young people the confidence to achieve more. The Circle pairs youth with positive, understanding adults who encourage them to find strength from within. Founded on the belief that people are empowered through consistent and supportive relationships, this program is focused on young people who have experienced the pain of discrimination, poverty, and marginalization.
Mentees: Between 10 and 18 years old who identify with some of the following:
- Marginalization, economic adversity
- Difficulty in the education system
- Violence in the home or in the community
- History of involvement with child welfare
- Contact with the police (for minor offenses)
- Mental health issues such as a substance abuse, depression, anxiety, abuse, self-harm
- Unhealthy domestic or romantic relationship
Mentors: Anyone over 24 who is sensitive other cultures, backgrounds, life circumstances, anyone who feels they can relate to a youth who identifies with some of the above. Minimum Commitment: 1 hour every week or 2 hours every other week for a minimum of one year
Availability: Edmonton
Where & When : In the community during evenings and/or weekends
Other Requirements
- Police check child welfare check * 2 hour screening interview * 2 hour volunteer training seminar * Enhanced Youth in Care Training * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
More opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
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About Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
Location:
10135 89 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1P6, CA
Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement is to facilitate the healthy development of children, youth and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long term success.
Description
The Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs) is a charitable non-profit organization working to provide safe places and positive mentoring relationships for children & youth in our community. We are the amalgamation of two internationally recognized child serving organizations; Boys & Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters. By combining the concepts of both, BGCBigs delivers programs that address the physical, emotional, academic and overall wellness of children and youth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10135 89 StEdmonton, Canada
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training