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Program:
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Our Kids Count - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Thunder Bay - In School Mentoring
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-0292
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Fax:
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807-623-1530
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Address:
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704 McKenzie St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3L4
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Location:
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- Located at McKenzie St within the Family Resource Centre/Our Kids Count in S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at McKenzie St and Simpson St
- Situated behind Circle K Convenience Store
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Mentoring: one hour per week for the duration of the school year
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Public Contacts:
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Brianne Maxwell - Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator
807-620-6839 * brianne@ourkidscount.ca
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Service Description:
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Matches mentors with a child who would benefit from weekly interactions while at schoolArranges for mentors to meet with the child one hour a week to engage in various activitiesPromotes the importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers
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Fees:
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None; Some incidental expenses may be incurred during outings; Volunteers must pay for police background check
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Application:
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- Call or email for more information
- Thorough screening process required for volunteers, including vulnerable sector screen, criminal records check, interview, medical clearance and reference checks
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Girls and boys between 7-17 years of age
Volunteers
- Individuals 18 years of age and older interested in becoming a mentor
- Thorough screening check required
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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4/1/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=158931
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