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Children waiting for in-school mentors

January 23rd, 2010
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton will be holding a volunteer information session Tuesday January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at its office, 69 Main Street E.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton will be holding a volunteer information session Tuesday January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at its office, 69 Main Street E.

From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton:

Children at a number of Milton schools continue to wait for an in-school mentor and a local agency is working hard to fix this.

If you would like to make the difference in the life of Milton child, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is interested in speaking to you. The agency will be holding a volunteer information session Tuesday January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at its office, 69 Main Street East.

This is a great opportunity to hear more about who the agency serves and how its programs can have a powerful and positive effect on both children and their mentors.

Call (905) 878-8840 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca for more details.

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2009 Milton Volunteer Fair

September 24th, 2009
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The 2009 Milton Volunteer Fair takes place Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at the Milton Sports Centre on Santa Maria Blvd.

The 2009 Milton Volunteer Fair takes place Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at the Milton Sports Centre on Santa Maria Blvd (click image to open pdf document).

From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton:

Are you looking for hands-on experience to link to your academic plans? Do you want to find ways to explore future careers and add valuable experience to your resume? Are you interested in the rewards of getting involved in your community?

Well now is the time.

The annual Milton Volunteer Fair is slated for Saturday October 24 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Milton Sport Centre, 605 Santa Maria Boulevard. The Fair is an excellent way of providing local residents with an opportunity to speak with community organizations and find out more about how they can gain experience in a variety of fields. Rather than searching through the internet, pounding the pavement and knocking on doors, the fair offers a stress-free way to speak to many groups under one roof at one time.

No registration is necessary.

The Milton Volunteer Fair is being organized by representatives from local non-profits, including the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Milton Community Policing Committee, the Milton Community Resource Centre and Volunteer Halton. The event continues to be a popular way to link potential volunteers with an agency that meets their needs.

For more information please contact Stu Johnston (stujbs@sympatico.ca, (905) 634-5844) or Anne Coburn, Director of Volunteer Halton (acobourn@cdhalton.ca, (905) 878-0955).

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A Letter from Mary, a grown-up Little Sister

March 21st, 2009

I thought that no one cared about me except my so-called friends. I had become so rebellious that I almost got kicked out of school. It was then that I was matched with my Big Sister Diane, and it was the most important turning point in my life.

"I thought that no one cared about me except my so-called friends. I had become so rebellious that I almost got kicked out of school. It was then that I was matched with my Big Sister Diane, and it was the most important turning point in my life."

When I was 13 years old, I regularly skipped school so I could hang out with a tough crowd:  Many who were drop-outs introduced me to drugs and alcohol.

I thought that no one cared about me except my so-called friends. I had become so rebellious that I almost got kicked out of school. 

It was then that I was matched with my Big Sister Diane, and it was the most important turning point in my life.   Every week she introduced me to positive experiences such as swimming, skating and trips to different cities. She showed me love when no one else knew how to. She helped me to respect myself as a person and she gave me the courage to change myself and my life for the better. She became my friend and my role model. 

Today, I am 18 years old and I will be graduating from high school this June with all advanced level credits. My application is currently being processed for admission into college this fall. If it was not for Diane’s influence in my life I would probably be a high school drop-out and a drug abuser today with no future to look forward to. 

That is where I was headed before I was introduced to the best thing that ever happened to me: Diane.

If you think you are ready to make a difference in a young girl’s life, call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton (905) 878-8840 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca.

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Contact:
Wendy Somerville, 
Coordinator of Volunteers 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton
wsomerville@bbbshalton.ca 
Ph: (905) 878-8840.

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RBC donates staff time for Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring program

November 8th, 2008

From the Milton Canadian Champion:

RBC has agreed to release employees — including those at the Milton Mall branch — early so they can volunteer with the program once a week during school hours.

RBC has agreed to release employees — including those at the Milton Mall branch — early so they can volunteer with the program once a week during school hours.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton has a new ally for its in-school mentoring (ISM) program.

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has agreed to release employees — including those at the Milton Mall branch — early so they can volunteer with the program once a week during school hours.

Activities in an ISM relationship are said to help strengthen a child’s confidence and contribute to their school performance. Volunteers and children typically play games, do crafts and generally just hang out.

“The RBC’s support of the in-school mentoring program just further demonstrates how this bank is front and centre in giving back to the community,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton executive director Elaine Collins. “By mentoring a local child, the bank is sending a positive message that corporations are investing in their employees, who will experience greater job satisfaction and are enhancing their connection with the people they serve.”

Those interested in becoming an ISM volunteer, or finding out more about the program, are asked to call (905) 878-8840 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca.

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Milton Volunteer Fair 2008

October 28th, 2008

The 2008 Milton Volunteer Fair takes place this Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at the Milton Sports Centre on Santa Maria Blvd.

The 2008 Milton Volunteer Fair takes place this Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at the Milton Sports Centre on Santa Maria Blvd.

 

Are you looking for hands-on experience to link to your academic plans?  Do you want to find ways to explore future careers and add valuable experience to your resume? Are you interested in the rewards of getting involved in your community?

Well now is the time.

The annual Milton Volunteer Fair is slated for Saturday November 1 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Milton Sport Centre, 605 Santa Maria Boulevard.  The Fair is an excellent way of providing local residents with an opportunity to speak with community organizations and find out more about how they can gain experience in a variety of fields.  Rather than searching through the internet, pounding the pavement and knocking on doors, the fair offers a stress-free way to speak to many groups under one roof at one time.

No registration is necessary.

The Milton Volunteer Fair is being organized by representatives from local non-profits, including the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Milton Community Policing Committee, the Milton Community Resource Centre, and Volunteer Halton.  The event continues to be a popular way to link potential volunteers with an agency that meets their needs.

For more information please contact Stu Johnston stujbs@sympatico.ca or Anne Coburn, Director of Volunteer Halton at (905) 878-0955.

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