Boys and Girls Club - Brantford

About Us

The Boys & Girls Club of Brantford is a non-profit agency whose primary purpose is to provide activities and programs for children and youth. We offer recreation, social interaction and educational programs that build confidence, independence, self-esteem and self-respect.

The Boys & Girls Club of Brantford is a community organization committed to providing quality recreational programs which are accessible and affordable to children and youth. Over the years, the Boys & Girls Club of Brantford has grown to become a very valued and contributory agency within our community. 

Youth Mentorship Program (YMP)

The BGCB developed the Youth Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative with other local youth servicing agencies aimed at providing youth with a safe space for personal growth, support and development. The purpose of the Youth Mentorship Program (YMP) is to support the positive development of high-risk youth through access to consistent, caring adults who will support youth participants to pursue and achieve goals and outcomes related to employment/entrepreneurship, educational achievement and/or civic engagement/leadership.

The Club is the lead organization in the development and execution of the YMP, however has strong community partners with places including (but not limited to) Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, Why Not Youth Centre, and St Leonard's Community Services.

The Opportunity:
The role of the mentor/youth programmer involves working with youth on a regular, scheduled basis, primarily during our Youth Drop-ins and after-school programming. Some tasks may include:

a) Working with youth, either individually or in a small group, to guide them through the planned activities

b) Navigate resources to help participants to find and use relevant resources

c) Assist participants to develop and update their Personal Development Plan and Portfolios

d) Support youth to problem-solve specific issues and barriers to achieving their goals

e) Encouraging and coaching youth to achieve their goals

f) Time, content and knowledge permitting, mentors can also develop and facilitate small group activities focused on technology, academics, employment, careers, personal development, etc.