Education and training in Windsor, Ontario
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex - Between Generations
Offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex
In short
A school-based intergenerational program which provides an elementary school student with a unique one to one relationship.
- Who it is for
- Children, Adults, Seniors; Seniors, Children (4-12), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Making and creating
- Where
- 3050 Jefferson Blvd, Windsor, ON N8T 3G9
- How to reach
- Contact through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex: (519) 945-6232 · general.windsoressex@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
A school-based intergenerational program which provides an elementary school student with a unique one to one relationship
Matches children in the primary grades with a mature mentor in a one to one relationship who meets with them in school only
A mature mentor is a caring adult volunteer over the age of 50 years
The emphasis is on building a meaningful friendship and is not about helping a Mentee with homework
Requires a commitment of one hour a week for one school year at minimum
Matches participate in a wide range of activities such as baking cookies, crafts, board games, playing basketball, painting nails, picnics, etc.
Mentors benefit from the intergenerational connection while impacting the life of a child
Who can use it?
Children in primary grades and adult volunteers 50+ years
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 945-6232, email general.windsoressex@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Windsor, Ontario.
3050 Jefferson Blvd, Windsor, ON N8T 3G9
3050 Jefferson Blvd, Windsor, ON N8T 3G9Windsor, Ontario
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