Big Brothers Community Mentor

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Make a BIG impact in little time!

The Big Brothers mentoring program provides supportive one-to-one mentoring relationships to children and youth in our local communities.

A Mentor is a volunteer and role model that a Mentee can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with. Through regular weekly outings, a relationship builds on trust, common interests, and fun!

The Mentor/Mentee match is monitored and supported by our experienced caseworkers, and the Parent/Guardian, to ensure positive and meaningful relationships.


Who can be a Big Brothers Mentor?

Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+. ​
Inclusive and welcoming of Mentors of all sexual orientations.
Reliability, consistency, dedication, and respectfulness of others.

What are the requirements?

A one-year commitment to one-to-one mentoring.
Able to meet weekly for 2-4 hours with a Mentee.
Able to express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, affirm identity, and expand possibilities with a child or youth.

Who are the Little Brother Mentees?

Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth between the ages of 7 and 14 years old.
Those who would benefit from having an additional caring adult role model in their lives.

Locations:

Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver

To apply, simply start here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/