Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area

Organization Type: Social & Community Services
Address: 415 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario N6J 2M3
Website: http://london.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area has served children and youth in our community since 1971. Our organization provides the gold standard of mentoring to young people between the ages of 7 and 17 who face adverse childhood experiences.
Our mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potentioal of young people.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area’s Volunteer Opportunities

Between Generations Mentor (Age 55+)

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Are you 55 or older and looking to make a meaningful difference? The Between Generations program at Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area might be just what you’re looking for. Through …Read More

I interviewed my dad on video in his final weeks. When I asked about his work and finding meaning through helping others, he responded, “I don’t think you can be focused on, ‘Oh gee, I want to make a difference.’ It has to be spontaneous. If it’s not…there’s some kind of egotistical thing going on. That’s a red flag. You hope you impact people on the deepest level you are capable of at the time. Sometimes you hit it, sometimes you don’t. You’re trying.

Lisa Shannon, A Thousand Sisters: My Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman