Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury
BBBS of North Canterbury matches children ages 6 through to 11 with mentors in a professionally supported one to one relationship.
Our program matches a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister with a child who could benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult. Mentors and the young person they are matched with meet a few times a month, for a couple of hours each time, at places and times convenient to both. The two share similar interests, and they spend their time engaged in activities such as kicking a ball around, watching movies, visiting the museum, cheering on a local sports team or simply hanging out.
Children who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and competencies and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others.
Mentors experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see a world of possibilities opened up through the child’s eye.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury works closely with local social service agencies including the local police.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury matches children ages 6 through to 12 with mentors in a professionally supported one to one relationship.
Our program matches a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister with a child who could benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult. Mentors and the young person they are matched with meet a few times a month, for a couple of hours each time, at places and times convenient to both. The two share similar interests, and they spend their time engaged in activities such as kicking a ball around, watching movies, visiting the museum, cheering on a local sports team or simply hanging out.
Children who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and competencies and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others.
Mentors experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see a world of possibilities opened up through the child’s eye.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury works closely with local social service agencies including the local police.
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Thank you for this incredible donation! It is always so encouraging to have the community backing our programme and getting to see first had the impact mentoring has on the lives of our young ones... Thanks for playing a vital role in making the magic happen!
Thank you so much for this INCREDIBLE donation!!!! It has encouraged us greatly to have your support and to know that a young person in the North Canterbury community will benefit directly from your wonderful generosity! Thank you for sharing in the knowing that Mentoring really works!
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