Northumberland Big Sisters BigBrothers
Go Girls! program gets $5,000 boost from United Way
The United Way has come through for Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers with a $5,000 Community Impact Grant to our “Go Girls!" program, which is designed to provide girls aged 12-14 with information to help them make informed choices about healthy, active living and support them in dealing with the emotional, social and cultural issues they may face.
This mentor-led seven-session program incorporates fun, educational games and activities that stimulate self-reflection and group discussion. Each weekly session is two hours long.
Go Girls! mentors are young women who are passionate about healthy, active living and sharing their life experience with a younger generation. Each mentor will need to complete an application, screening and training process (which requires two evening sessions). Since its launch in 2007, 134 girls have benefitted from the course, which is provided at local schools and recreational facilities.
Some comments from past participants about the program, which offers a valuable volunteer development opportunity:
“ I’ve always done volunteer work, but I don’t think I’ve ever had this much fun doing it!” Mentor
“ I have learnt that even though I am not good in sports I can still participate and have fun!” Participant
“The girls were really interested in my personal experiences with peer pressure and what I was like at their age.” Mentor
For more information or to set up an interview with a mentor, contact:
Sandra Clegg, Go Girls! Coordinator
Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers.
905-885-6422 or 1-888-278-2484
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