Mentoring matters because 3 in 5 children** reported experiencing social isolation in 2021. When you volunteer with BBBS Orillia & District you build highly positive relationship for two lives. **based on a sample of 1608 records of the total BBBS Children Served in 2021.

One week ago today we hosted our 27th Annual Golf For Kids' Sake Event at Settlers' Ghost Golf Club. WE RAISED AN INCREDIBLE $21,507 TO SUPPORT MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE. bit.ly/3CTTPaO #gfks2022 #biggertogether #bbbsod #bigbrothersbigsisters

The BBBSOD team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labour Day! Please note our office is closed today - Monday, September 5, 2022. We will be open during our usual business hours on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. #BiggerTogether #MentorshipMatters #BBBSmonth #bbbsorillia

With the help of the Kiwanis Club of Orillia and Staples of Orillia, we were able to provide 50 filled backpacks to the children and youth in our programs! 🍎✏️🏫 #community #communitypartner #biggertogether #giveback #helpingothers #donations #bigbrothersbigsisters #bbbsorillia

On August 31, 2022 the Otter Art Club hosted an open house in partnership with BBBSOD. We wanted to take a moment to say "Thank you!" to the Otter Art Club for giving any and all of our mentees this opportunity to create, explore and share their artistic interests!

BBBSOD wants the public to know that they can take action to ensure that children and youth have access to supportive relationships that will help them resolve childhood trauma and adversity. #ItsNeverTooLate to make a difference in the life of a child. bbbsorillia.ca

“Until we're able to get more volunteers, we’re not even accepting any children onto the waitlist at this point," says official, noting 50 volunteers are needed orillia.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/in-desperate-n… #BiggerTogether #MentorshipMatters #BBBSOD

MENTOR MATCH SPOTLIGHT: Meet Harmony and Meredith. They have been matched for 5 years. They love hanging out and getting ice cream together. They always have such a great time together! #biggertogether #giveback #bbbsod #bigbrothersbigsistersorillia

BBBSOD is accepting applications for placement students. Please note that transportation to our office, located at 17 Colborne Street East in Orillia, is required. Please apply with a cover letter and a copy of your resume to Lauren Oke via email. #BiggerTogether #bbbsorillia

We’re looking for a Board Treasurer! For more information, please visit orillia.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/about-us/our-b… #community #biggertogether #mentorshipmatters #giveback #helpingothers #bigbrothersbigsisters #bbbsorillia

**Based on a sample of 1608 records of the total BBBS Children Served in 2021, 3 in 5 children reported experiencing social isolation. #ItsNeverTooLate to make a difference in the life of a child - bbbsorillia.ca

“I would like to send the members of ROK Orillia a heartfelt thank you for their support and belief in our cause here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District." – Amanda Zummach, Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator

Thank you to Studabaker Beachside for their donation of $1,000 in support of our programs and services. Through their "Eat Local. Support Local." initiative, $1 from every kids meal sold is donated back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District.

Today, September 18 2022, is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Day across Canada. The full month of September is #BigBrothersBigSisters month. Learn how YOU can create hope for kids in your community. #BiggerTogether #MentorshipMatters #BBBSmonth #BBBSday #bbbsorillia

BBBSOD is accepting applications for placement students. Please note that transportation to our office, located at 17 Colborne Street East in Orillia, is required. Please apply with a cover letter and a copy of your resume to Lauren Oke via email. #BiggerTogether #bbbsorillia

By pairing a child or youth with a volunteer caring adult in a trusting relationship, at least two people will experience the benefits of mentoring: the mentor and the child mentee. The first step is to have a caring adult step forward and say, “I am willing to try to help.”

Happy First Day of Fall! Fun Fact: According to Merriam-Webster, the word "equinox" is derived from two Latin words: aequus, for "equal," and nox, for "night". #firstdayoffall #autumnequinox #BiggerTogether #MentorshipMatters #bbbsorillia

The annual TELUS Kits for Kids program, led by the TELUS Community Ambassadors, provides free backpacks filled with essential school supplies and reusable face masks for vulnerable kids across the country. Thank you for providing free backpacks for our local youth in need.

When you volunteer with BBBS Orillia & District YOU...build highly positive relationship for two lives. September is #BigBrothersBigSisters month. Learn how YOU can create hope for kids in your community. Start today! bbbsorillia.ca

WELCOME TO THE TEAM JESSICA! Here is a message from our new Caseworker. #community #biggertogether #giveback #helpingothers #bigbrothersbigsisters #bbbsod