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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring
As a collective movement, the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to enable mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of young people. Whether through one-to-one mentoring, in-school mentoring or one of the inspiring group mentorship opportunities, BBBS agencies across Canada commitment to the development of young people remains steadfast.
Our no-cost mentoring programs strive to reach young people who face adversity and are in need of an additional supportive relationship. Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies formally match young people with an adult volunteer Mentor.
Mentors are professionally trained and supported to ignite the unique power and potential of each Mentee. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides every match with access to a professional caseworker who provides support to both the Mentee, Mentor and family.
Current research suggests that young people are more likely to flourish when they are embedded in a web of relationships with supportive, caring adults. This is the essences of Big Brothers Big Sisters programs; providing the relationships that young people need to succeed.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham acknowledges that we are situated on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. We are humbled to recognize the many contributions made by the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, and celebrate the historic foundation and many contributions from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity provided by this special place we all share, and we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land for millennia.
Inclusivity Statement
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham, we acknowledge and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders including youth, families, volunteers, donors, and staff. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We commit to continuously educating ourselves to ensure we build a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.