Record #:
PER2067
Last Modified:
16 Sep 2025
Last Full Update:
04 Feb 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | Traditional Mentoring Program - Big Brother, Big Sister Program matches boys and girls with a mentor for a unique one-to-one friendship that can help to broaden the life of a child and provide acceptance, guidance and support. Agency strives to match each child with a mentor whose needs correspond with the child's abilities, interests and preferences. Caseworker keeps in touch throughout to offer on-going support and guidance |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Howick ; North Perth ; Perth East |
| Eligibility | Little Brothers and Sisters: boys and girls 6 to 16 years.
Volunteer mentors: adults 20 years and older with police clearance, medical clearance and character references - screening and training process involved |
| Application | Call or email |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | North Perth |
| Address & Map | 140 Barber Ave S North Perth, ON Canada N4W 1Z6 |
| Intersection | Barber & Wallace |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-291-6762 |
| Fax | 519-291-6954 |
| rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | listowel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Listowel-and-District-10150089226280156/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbslistowel/ |
| Primary Contact | Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Phone: 519-291-6762; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters Listowel & District, PO Box 11 Listowel, ON Canada N4W 1Z6 |