Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wetaskiwin was established over 25 years ago in 1981 as a much-needed service to Wetaskiwin and area children, youth and families. As part of the national Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada program, the organization is housed in the Wetaskiwin Youth Centre, along with the Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin to run more cost effectively. Under the direction of a local volunteer Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wetaskiwin is responsible for all its own fundraising but follows program and service delivery set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada to match adults and children in quality mentoring relationships.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wetaskiwin provides positive supports, mentorship and community links for children, youth and families where their healthy development is promoted through quality services.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wetaskiwin Programs:

IN SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM

• adult volunteer matched with child in school environment only
• the "Mentor" and the "Mentee" do a variety of activities of mutual interest for 1 hour per week in the child's school
• builds a positive, new friendship that help strengthens a "mentee's" self-esteem and school performance
• time commitment of 1 hour per week for the volunteer
• Program funded in a part
  by The Provincial Chapter of Alberta IODE

• To become an In School Mentor: If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer please download the Volunteer Application Form.