Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto

Office phone: 416-925-8981
Fax: 416-925-4671
E-mail:
Web site: www.bbbst.com
Address: 2345 Yonge St, Ste 501, Toronto, ON, M4P 2E5

Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Cathy Denyer, President, 416-925-8981 ext 4105
Carol Anne Ruscica, Director, Marketing and Fund Development, 416-925-8981 ext 4123
Contacts: Franca Intrevado, Director, Administration and Finance, 416-925-8981 ext 4120 Allison Bougher, Director, Service Delivery, 416-925-8981 ext 4109
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8-4 - School-based Programs (September-June) -- Mon-Fri 9-3:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; interpreters available for other languages
Eligibility: Big Brother or Big Sister volunteers -- men and women 18 years and over, 17 years and over for most school-based programs - Little Brothers or Little Sisters -- boys and girls 6-16 years
How to apply: Meeting with mother and son, or father and daughter - eligibility assessment
Physical access: Office in wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Original Program -- one-to-one mentoring program
  • Volunteers and Little Brother or Little Sister share hobbies, sports and everyday activities
  • School-based Programs -- mentoring programs held on school property
  • In-School Mentoring Program -- one-to-one activities using school facilities such as the library, computer lab, gym, arts and crafts area and staff room
  • CO-OP Program -- secondary students 16 years and over enrolled in a cooperative education program become Big Brothers or Big Sisters and are matched with up to 8 elementary school children
  • Group Program -- monthly prearranged and prepaid outings for volunteers, Little Brothers and Little Sisters
Member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Friendship services; Volunteer opportunities