Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1522 | Last Full Update: 11 May 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | BBBS Cornwall |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Cornwall |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Pitt St and 2 St W |
| Bus Route Notes | Cornwall Transit Transit Route Map * Transit Schedule |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - designated parking only |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Adult/child mentoring program * provides a positive role model to children in need * volunteers are screened and matched with little brothers/sisters Programs: Big Brother * Big Sister * Couples for Kids * In School Mentoring * Big Bunch * Big for a Day * Go Girls! * Game On! |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) and up Children 6-16 years old needing a positive role model * adult volunteers must be 18 years and older * traditional one-to-one and Couples for Kids matches require a commitment of 2-3 hours a week * in-school mentors are asked to commit to 1 hour a week, during the school year on school property * Big for A Day volunteers come out for an activity once a month and are matched with a Waiting Little |
| Application | Applicants to be Big Brothers/Sisters must undergo a police check, provide references, have an in-person interview and complete an orientation and child safety program. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - to join |
| Service Categories | Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ; Self Esteem Workshops ~ Girls |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-933-8035 |
| Fax | 613-933-8747 |
| cornwall@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/cornwall |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Vanessa Rabideau, Caseworker; Email: vanessa.rabideau@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Primary Executive | Ron Graham, Executive Director; Email: ronald.graham@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1973 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 131529448 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada |