Community Based
Big Brothers/Big Sisters/Big Siblings
Community based one-to-one mentoring programs which match a mentor to a child based on similar likes, interests and goals.
Couples Match
Community based mentoring program which match a child with a couple (in a relationship for a minimum of 2 years) based on similar likes, interests and goals.
Big Buddy
Community based mentoring program which matches a volunteer with two children based on similar likes, interests and goals.
PRISM
Big Brothers Big Sisters Saskatoon has partnered with OUTSaskatoon to create the PRISM program. PRISM provides the youth at Pride home with a healthy role model of similar lived experiences to connect with.
The Circle
The Circle pairs youth seeking support, with understanding adult mentors who create positive impact by listening, guiding, and inspiring resiliency.
BIG Steps
Big Brothers Big Sisters Saskatoon has partnered with Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada to create the BIG Steps to Success program. BIG Steps mentoring will take place at school and in the community. Youth will be referred to the program by the Ministry of Social Services (our local child welfare agency) or the social worker overseeing their care.
Mentors will undergo specialized training focused on the unique needs of children and youth in care. Children and their mentors will be supported by a mentor match team consisting of a child’s social worker, school liaisons, and our BBBSS program Coordinator
Igniting the Warrior Within
ITWW is a partnership with Navera Community Services. Navera teaches coping mechanisms to groups of children with mental health challenges.Navera trains mentors to support these children as they transition from the group to real life. Mentors spend an hour a week with elementary-aged Mentee engaging in specially designed activities including board games and stories to support their Mentee. Our BBBSS Coordinator provides extra support to ensure your success!
School Based
In School Mentoring
The In School Mentoring program provides children and youth in elementary school with a role model, a friend to talk with and someone to share the experiences of growing up.
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for female-identified youth ages 12-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating, and self-esteem.
Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart!
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing male-identified youth with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Shared Journey
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Shared Journey’s program is aimed at “walking the walk” of reconciliation and not just a historical look at Canada. Indigenous and non-Indigenous mentors and youth will work together, learn together, and mentor each other once a week for 10 weeks to find actionable items to mobilize reconciliation within their own lives.
Group
The Circle
The Circle pairs youth seeking support, with understanding adult mentors who create positive impact by listening, guiding, and inspiring resiliency.
Shared Journey
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Shared Journey’s program is aimed at “walking the walk” of reconciliation and not just a historical look at Canada.
Go Girls!
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for female-identified youth ages 12-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating, and self-esteem.
Game On!
Currently not being offered – Ask us how you can help!
Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing male-identified youth with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Group Only Volunteer
This program is designed to provide mentorship to children on our waitlist at Big Brother Big Sister group activities.
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