Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel 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 25 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.
“We are very proud of our dedicated staff and all of our volunteers,” BBBSQ president Cindy Lepetich said.
“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,” Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada said.
“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.”
BBBSQ has been serving the community for 35 years and is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving 118 children.
BBBS of Quesnel is to be congratulated in achieving their accreditation.
BBBSQ needs more bowlers for the Bowl for Kids Sake on Sunday, April 28.
If you would like to participate call Joanie at 992-7257.
Bottle/clothing drive the week of May 20th at 368 Vaughan Street.
Drop off bottles and used clothing during the week.
Maggie Bello is executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel.