1:1 Virtual Mentoring

For children and youth from 7 to 16 years of age

Our virtual mentoring program matches young people with a mentor based on shared interests and compatible personalities. This program is open to any child or youth who would like extra support, one-on-one attention and someone to talk to.

This program lasts for at least one year. Matches meet virtually for one hour once a week.

Register for our 1:1 Virtual Mentoring program here.

1:1 In the Community

Thank you for your interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area. Due to the high volume of applications currently being processed, we are not able to accept any new applications at this time. Please check back in September 2023.

Please note that it takes longer to get enrolled in our community based program compared to our other programs. If time is a factor for you, you might want to consider some of our other programs.

For children and youth from 7 to 16 years of age

Our In the Community mentoring program matches young people with a mentor based on shared interests and compatible personalities. This program is open to any child or youth who would like extra support, one-on-one attention and someone to talk to.

This program lasts for at least one year. Matches meet for two to four hours on a weekly basis.

1:1 In Schools

For children and youth in grades 1 to 8

Our In School mentoring program matches young people with a mentor based on shared interests and compatible personalities. This program is open to any child or youth who would like extra support, one-on-one attention and someone to talk to.

This program lasts for duration of the school year. Matches meet for one hour on a weekly basis.

Please contact your child’s school if you are interested in this program.

Go Girls! and Game On!

For tweens and teens in grades 6 to 8

Go Girls! and Game On! are two separate group mentoring programs facilitated by young-adult mentors. The programs give participants the opportunity to make friends, build self-esteem and learn about living a healthy lifestyle – all through fun, non-traditional physical activities and group conversations.

These programs are delivered in person once a week for one hour over the course of eight weeks.

Please contact your child’s school if interested in one of these programs.