Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn was granted Accreditation for having successfully met the review standards outlined by the national governing body, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC).
To continually ensure maximum child safety and the pursuit of organizational excellence Big Brothers Big Sisters review process for its member agencies has been in existence for more than twenty-five years.
The national Accreditation program is conducted by professionally trained reviewers who must complete Accreditation training given by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
The Accreditation certificate is granted upon approval of agency practices in the areas of child safety, service delivery, and organizational excellence. Organizational excellence includes a consultative process with agency volunteers, parents and board members, assurance of sound fiscal management practices, and agency strategic planning.
Each agency within the BBBSC organization is Accredited every five years. Agencies also participate in a mid-term evaluation as an interim measure ensuring adherence to national standards.
"This Accreditation process has been an ongoing positive learning experience on how we can provide better mentoring service to the children and families of Weyburn", Sharla Sept, Executive Director BBBSW.
"The Accreditation program continues to be a critical element of ensuring both the highest standards of program quality for children and young people as well as the professional management of all local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies' states Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. "As we strive to serve even more young people in quality mentoring relationships in the future, having open and transparent accountability systems will be important for community leaders, volunteers, funders and families as they entrust their time, money and above all, children to our organization."
BBBS of Weyburn has been serving community for more than 30 years and is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving 28 children.
