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Organization:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton
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Address:
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PO Box 761
Lindsay, ON
K9V 4W9
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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will make arrangements to meet at an accessible location
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Executives:
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Janice Balfour - Executive Director
janice.balfour@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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Service Description:
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Organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children by fostering self-worth, positive growth and a sense of belonging. It promotes and monitors long term supportive friendships between children and caring adults.
IN-SCHOOL MENTORING - Mentor and the child meet for one hour per week at the child's school during school hours
TRADITIONAL MATCHES - BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER MATCHES - Primarily a single-parent family who, with the parent's approval, has requested a friendship with a Big Brother or Big Sister * an extensive screening process is initiated by the agency to ensure that the Little's needs, as well as the Big's and Parent's expectations, are fully explored and taken into consideration prior to a "match" being made.
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Application:
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Waiting Period * call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children 6 years and older * volunteers must be 18 years and older * no maximum age for volunteers
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Area Served:
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City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County
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