Conversation Club Mentor
(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel)
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Position ID: 60 Last Modified: 19 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 19 Dec 2012
Opportunity Details
Duties of RoleThe Conversation Club is a mentoring program for newcomer youth funded by Citizen and Immigration Canada and offered in partnership with the Peel District School Board, Centre for Education and Training and Meadowvale Library, City of Mississauga and the Mississauga Mandarin Association. This after school program connects newcomer youth (12-18) with volunteer mentors (16-24). Newcomer youth mentees meet with their volunteer mentors in a group setting for one hour each week to practice English conversation and presentation skills, address homework concerns and learn about Canada.
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- Personal Satisfaction: Feel great about helping the youth in your community 
- Skills and Experience: Great addition to your resume and or 40 hours of community service needed 
- Friendships and Networking: Great place to meet new people
Ages16 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Police CheckRequired
Skills/ExperienceMust be reliable, dedicated and enjoy working with youth.
Length of CommitmentMedium Term (between 3 to 6 months) - Must make a minimum 12 week (full session) commitment.
Minimum Hours1 / Week
Link to Mapgoo.gl/maps/hFXDG
Main ContactErin Dale, Community Relations Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel; Phone: 905-457-7288 ext 235; Fax: 905-454-0769; Email: erin.dale@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Social Media LinksFacebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Peel/107415975954657
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/BBBSofPeel
Website Website: www.bbbspeel.com
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BBBSP1
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Must have weekday availability.
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dNot Limited: 20 individual(s) 
 
Volunteers are always needed for this program.
TrainingScheduled training - A 2 hour training session is provided.
ClientsYouth in this program are 13 to 18 years of age.
Interaction LevelSmall Group - Volunteers mentor 1 to 2 children in a group setting.
Areas of InterestChildren/Youth (Work with) ; Classroom Aide ; Companion/Friend ; Counselling/Information Support ; Immigrants/Newcomers (Work with) ; Literacy ; Mentor ; Newcomer Assistance ; Reading Encouragement
Suitable ForYouth (16 to 18) ; Young Adult (19 to 24)
Agency Details
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Organization NameBig Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
Address & Map
71 West Dr, Unit 23
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
 
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Office Phone905-457-7288
Fax905-454-0769
E-Mailinfo.peel@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Websitewww.bbbspeel.com