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Organisation:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
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Numéros de téléphone:
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416-925-8981
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Télécopie:
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416-925-4671
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Adresse
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Edison Centre Bldg, 2345 Yonge St Suite 501
Toronto, ON
M4P 2E5
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Point géographique:
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Cross street: Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibilité:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Fully Accessible - Designated parking at entrance - also street parking; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Wheelchair accessible washroom including door and stall; Easy access to the elevator
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Stephanie Hawes - Vice President of Service Delivery
416-925-8981 ext 4157 * stephanie.hawes@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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Description des services:
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Mentorship programs for children and youth
Community Based One-to-One Mentoring- matches a Little aged 7-16 with a Big aged 18+ based on mutual experiences and shared interests
- pair meet for eight hours per month in the community and build a healthy, caring relationship
Big Couples- married or common law partners can be matched to a mentee
- couples must be over 25 years old, in their relationship for at least two years and have lived together for at least one year
Big G - one-on-one mentoring program that aims to create an intergenerational relationship between a mentor who is age 55+ and a mentee
- targets early retirees for volunteer mentorship positions and enrols children who need support and friendship
- can be delivered as a community based 1:1 program or In-School mentoring
!GNITE Group Mentoring Programs- ! belong Girls mentoring program
- ! mpact Boys mentoring program
- ! thrive Black Youth mentoring program
- ! thrive Indigenous Focused mentoring program
- ! Grow 2SLGBTQIA+ Mentoring
In-School Mentoring Program (ISM)- volunteer mentors are matched with children and youth, identified as needing additional support in schools across Toronto
- children referred to the ISM program may face any one of a variety of barriers to educational success
- mentor and mentee meet for one hour weekly, in school, during the school-day
Some programs offered at alternate sites - contact for information
Pumped for Post-Secondary Program (PFPS)- groups of High School mentees are mentored by trained and screened University/College students on a post-secondary campus throughout school year
- through 13 group sessions, mentors empower and encourage mentees to successfully transition from High School to University/College
- focusing on the Developmental Assets of Planning & Decision Making, Self-Esteem, Sense of Purpose and Positive view of personal future
Currently PFPS is available at George Brown, York University, Humber College (North and Lake campuses), University of Toronto Scarborough, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
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Frais:
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None
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Mentees: children and youth 7-16 years at time of application; !GNITE Programs: youth 11-14 years
Volunteers: adults 18 years and older
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Langues:
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English
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Zone desservie:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Dernière mise à jour:
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4/2/2026
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=213057
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