Thinking about becoming a Big? Consider the benefits children in our programs gain: 91% feel better about themselves.
65% have improved self-confidence.
67% have a better sense of right and wrong.
76% show improved school grades.
80% have a better school attendance record.
82% develop better relationships with their teacher.
90% get along better with other kids. What are the steps to becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister, In-School Mentor or Group Leader?Step 1: Attend an Information Session near you. Here, you will find out more information about our programs. At this session, you can hand in your completed application package(Click Here for Application Package),or pick up an application package. PLEASE DO NOT HAND IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE BEFORE ATTENDING AN INFORMATION SESSION. If your application is completed following the Information Session, please return it to the agency via mail or in person as soon as possible. Step 2: At the Information Session, ensure that you pick up a request for a police check(or download one here) and that you sign up for a Volunteer Safety Training that is at a convenient time for you. Step 3: Drop off your police check request at the YRP Headquarters in Newmarket or at the YRP Community Resource Centre in Hillcrest Mall. Once completed, ensure that you bring the ORIGINAL COPY to the office. You can drop it off when you attend the Volunteer Safety Training. There is a $20.00 fee associated with the police check. Step 4: Attend the group Volunteer Safety Training. Step 5: Your references, which you provided on your application, will be contacted by a Caseworker via telephone, email or mail. Step 6: Once the above is complete, your Caseworker will then make arrangements with you to meet for an in-depth interview. Step 7: The application process is now complete. You will be contacted as soon as you are accepted! **Please note that the agency has no obligation to accept every applicant.
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