Ukulele Mentoring

Organization Details
Organization Name:	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg
Address:	532 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z2
Website:	http://www.bigwinnipeg.com/en/Home/default.aspx
Organizational Description:	Established in 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg is a registered charity located on Treaty One Territory in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg. For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg has facilitated youth mentoring programs that inspire and power children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Our individual (one-on-one) and group mentoring programs provide youth with a mentor, friend, and role model, establishing a unique and life-changing relationship. In turn, youth develop their minds to overcome adversities such as detrimental living conditions, family violence, declining mental health, school issues and identity challenges. With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are%u202Freminded they can be anything they dream of being. We are a part of a nationally recognized Federation comprised of 95 member agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across Canada. Together, we mobilize over 21,300 volunteers who, in turn, mentor 41,700+ children and young people. That is roughly 2.2 million volunteer hours recorded each year.

Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID:	3486

Description of Duties:	Connect through the love of music! This is the 5th year of our partnership with the Music Conservatory of Manitoba for our Ukulele Mentoring program! Mentors and Mentees will be provided an instrument to borrow, and get together once week in the evening for 2 hours to learn, play, and connect on-site at the BBBS activity centre. This program is looking for mentors who range from talented musicians to those who are eager to learn along with a young person. Each session is 10 weeks long and people can continue through multiple sessions. All programming is free of charge.

Skills Required:	Be able to play the guitar or ukelele and are comfortable teaching one-on-one or a group Be 18 years old or above Provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance Respect the confidential nature of our services and sign a confidentiality agreement Be able to build a developmental relationship with a child or youth Be trustworthy, energetic, mature, stable, reliable, accepting, patient, caring and respectful of others Be supportive and non-judgmental in your interactions with children and youth Promote the welfare and safety of the child or youth Act with integrity Be comfortable with the Big Brother Big Sister of Winnipeg's core values, policies and procedures

Skills Gained/Related Careers:	Practice teaching

Age:	18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:	Evening , Weekend 2 hours a week for 10 weeks starting Tuesday, January 14, 6-7pm at 532 Ellice Ave.
Location of volunteer opportunity:	Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check?	Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check?	Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that:	General Populace
Organization will provide:	A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation
How to Apply:	Email: bbbswpg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Phone: 204-988-9200 Online: winnipeg.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/
Closing Date:	Dec 15, 2024

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