Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is a nonprofit mentoring agency in Sarnia-Lambton that provides professionally supported one-to-one and group mentoring to help children and youth reach their potential. The agency recruits, screens, and trains volunteer mentors, coordinates matches, and delivers school-based programs, community activities, and events to engage families and supporters. It partners with local organizations such as United Way of Sarnia-Lambton and runs fundraising and outreach events to support programming. Interested volunteers can contact the office or apply online through the organization’s volunteer page.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
Savoury Food Truck Festival — Vendor List & Locations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is hosting the Annual Savoury Food Truck Festival tonight at Gateway Casinos Sarnia and Hiawatha Horse Park, featuring Truckin' Mamas on the Run, Irie Myries Caribbean Cuisine, Bubbles Ice Cream, and more, plus live entertainment by Totally Acoustic. Stop by the organizer's booth for giveaways and to learn how to get involved with the program.
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Sales event at Sarnia Legion Branch 62
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is hosting a sales event at Sarnia Legion Branch 62 today, starting at Noon, with attendees encouraged to bring food donations for The Inn of the Good Shepherd. The post highlights the group’s affiliation with United Way of Sarnia-Lambton and frames the event as a local community fundraiser.
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Donation request for local shelter at Catch the Ace
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton asks attendees of Catch the Ace at Sarnia Legion Branch 62 to bring donations for The Inn of the Good Shepherd on 2026-06-04. It is a simple, immediate way for the community to help a local shelter facing increased demand.
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Volunteer recruitment: mentors needed in Sarnia and Lambton County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting mentors, with over 100 kids waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County. Call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the organization's volunteer page to learn how to get matched and supported as a mentor.
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Pride Flag Raising Participation Announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton participated in a Pride Flag raising in Sarnia-Lambton on June 1, 2026 to mark the start of Pride Month. The organization celebrated inclusion and encouraged the community to recognize people for who they are while promoting mentorship and local support.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer recruitment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton announced a new Big Sister match and says over 100 kids in Sarnia and Lambton County are currently waiting for mentors. Call 519 336 0460 or apply at the provided volunteer page to learn how to become a Big Brother or Big Sister.
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Volunteer to be a Big — match story and call for volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is inviting people to become a Big and mentor a young person, illustrated by a Match Monday story about Celine and Annabelle who have been matched for eight months. Interested volunteers can call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the provided volunteer page to learn more and get started.
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Mentor recruitment at Kineto Theatre
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton recruited mentors at Kineto Theatre in Forest, Ontario during the Lambton Food & Film Festival on May 30, 2026. They thanked local volunteers and partners, and noted that more than 70 boys in Sarnia and Lambton County are waiting for mentors, inviting people to reach out to get involved.
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Summer Big Brother match announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton announced a new Summer 2026 Big Brother match pairing Ben and Steven, and says there are over 100 kids waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County. If you want to learn more or apply to mentor, call 519 336 0460 or visit the volunteer page to start the process.
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5th Annual BIG Slow Roll
The 5th Annual BIG Slow Roll is a free, all ages 10KM community bike ride supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton, starting at the Royal Canadian Legion on June 14, 2026 with check-in at 1:30 PM and rollout at 2:00 PM. Expect a new scenic route, live music along the way, a fully police escorted ride, and $1 hotdogs after the ride. Register online to join this relaxed, community centered ride.
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Match making crafts volunteer opportunity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting volunteers to run match making crafts and social pairing activities for kids across Sarnia and Lambton County, with over 100 children currently waiting. Interested volunteers can call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the program page to get started and join this supported local effort.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer recruitment and new match announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting volunteer mentors, noting over 100 children are waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County. A new Big and Lil Sis match, Addisyn and Sophia, highlights the one to one mentoring activities, and interested volunteers can call 519 336 0460 or apply at the organization's volunteer page.
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Become a Big (Volunteer Mentor)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting volunteer mentors through their Become a Big program, featuring a child named Oden who is waiting for a match. Call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the provided URL to learn more and start the application process.
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Charitable gaming fundraising impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton reports that local charitable gaming centres have raised over $750 million for Ontario charities, framing play as a way to support local programs. The post, published on 2026-05-27, emphasizes community impact and includes tags for further discovery.
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Big Brother volunteer recruitment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting Big Brother volunteers for youth in Sarnia and Lambton County, seeking people who can give 3 to 4 hours a week for outdoor activities and mentoring. Call 519 336 0460 or apply at the program page to get matched and start making an impact.
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Community meal service volunteering
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton volunteers regularly at Inn of the Good Shepherd in Sarnia, preparing and serving hot meals since June 2023. A recent service reached over 120 meals, reflecting an ongoing partnership and United Way agency affiliation.
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Treasurer (Board of Directors)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is seeking a volunteer Treasurer for its Board of Directors to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination. The role requires accounting or corporate finance experience, board or nonprofit familiarity is preferred, and time commitment averages about 2.5 hours per month across meetings and committee work. To apply, send an expression of interest to Executive Director Kaylen Burgess at kaylen.burgess@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
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Duc Cruise with Big Shiny Toons
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton just released 12 tickets for the Duc Cruise with Big Shiny Toons on Friday, June 5, 2026. If you missed the initial sale this is a time sensitive chance to grab a spot for a live music cruise, so act quickly to claim one of the limited tickets.
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Charity recipient announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton announced on 2026-05-23 that Gateway Casinos Sarnia has been named as their charity recipient. The brief, grateful message highlights the partnership and raises visibility for the chapter's mentorship work in the Sarnia-Lambton community.
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New mentor match and volunteer recruitment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton announced a new mentor match, Mason and Parker, and is recruiting volunteers to fill a significant need. With over 100 kids waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County, interested mentors are asked to call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the provided volunteer page.
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90’s & Now Trivia
Big Brothers Big Sisters presents 90’s & Now Trivia at Black Gold Brewery tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by Travis Joy. Arrive a few minutes early to claim your pre booked table and enjoy a lively, music focused trivia night mixing 90s nostalgia with current hits.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Sarnia-Lambton Volunteer Recruitment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting mentors to match with more than 100 local children, with recent group mentoring taking place alongside Lambton Lions men's varsity basketball at Lambton College Athletics. If you want to mentor through sports or one on one support, call 519 336 0460 or apply at the provided volunteer page to get involved.
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BBBS Trivia Night at Black Gold Brewery
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is hosting BBBS Trivia Night at Black Gold Brewery on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM, featuring 90s versus today themed rounds and team registration. Win prizes including two tickets to the Big Shiny Toons Boat Cruise, a brewery cooler, candy baskets, and gift cards; sign up via the event registration form.
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New match announcement: Jeremy & Maddix
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton announced a new match between Jeremy and Maddix, celebrating Maddix joining after three years on the waiting list. The organization highlights summer activities like fishing, building, and nature outings, and urges community members to call 519 336 0460 or apply online to help the more than 100 kids still waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County.
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Mentor match & volunteer recruitment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting mentors to match with more than 100 children waiting in Sarnia and Lambton County. Recent matches include activities like soccer, Sarnia Sting games, science outings, movies, and hikes; call 519 336 0460 or apply online to get involved.
