Programs/ EventsCommitment TypeCommitment LengthCommitment FrequencyOrientation /Training length
Big Brothers Big Sisters One to One matches1 hour evenings/weekends1 Year Minimum2-4 meets / Visits per month1.5 hour Session (or longer pending)
Go Girls! - Group programmingWeeksdays during the school year7 Weeks1.5 hours per week3 hours split between interview and pre-match training
Game On! - Group programmingWeeksdays during the school year7 Weeks1.5 hours per week3 hours split between interview and pre-match training
Beyond the box - Group programmingWeeksdays during the school year7 Weeks1.5 hours per week3 hours split between interview and pre-match training
In-School Mentoring ProgramWeeksdays during the school yearSchool Year: September - JuneMinimum 4 months, Ideally school year3 hours split between interview and pre-match training
Soap Box DerbyCanada Day - July 1st1 Day2 - 7 hours for the day1 hour before event
Haunted HubDate varies (Close to Halloween)1 Day2 - 8 hours for the day1 hour training session on week of event
BNO GalaEvening / Weekend1 Day2 - 8 hours for the day1 hour training session on week of event
Golf For Kids’ SakeMorning / Weekend1 Day2 - 8 hours for the day1 hour training session on week of event

Thank you for choosing to donate your time to support local youth in our community! There are many ways to get involved! If you are interested in volunteering as a Mentor, please see the chart above.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be 18+ to volunteer as a Mentor with our agency and you must meet the requirements for the program.

Event Volunteering

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington is always looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help make our events a success! From our annual Gala, Soap Box Derby, and Golf Tournament to community events like the Haunted Hub Halloween event at the Skyline Community Hub, the Fergus Scottish Festival, the Fergus Fall Fair, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you join our team! Click the corresponding buttons below to learn more and sign up for specific events. Your time and support help us strengthen our community and make a lasting impact on the lives of local youth!

If you have any questions about event volunteering, please contact Erin.Cage@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.