Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel’s mission is to inspire and empower children and youth through the power of mentoring relationships. We serve over 1880 children and youth (ages 6-17) in Peel Region in 12 community & school-based mentoring programs each year. We create and supervise mentoring relationships between caring volunteers and vulnerable children and youth.

Children and youth being referred face a range of challenges and barriers, including poverty, mental health problems, bullying, school challenges, immigration and settlement, family stress and isolation.

Volunteer mentors are thoroughly screened in a process that is mandated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada National Standards of Service Delivery. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Programs are a model of service delivery that promotes positive youth development. Outcomes for children and youth include increased resiliency and self-efficacy, a sense of hope for the future, a more positive attitude about school and improved relationships with peers and family.