Raising the Grade
ORGANIZATION: Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
Please visit the new page to apply.
Raising the Grade aims to provide young people with the skills, tools, and opportunities that will equip them to excel academically and secure their future success as productive, independent, and contributing members of society. Volunteers with this program will work with youth using tech centers, online resources, and will offer tutoring/mentoring support as they work to achieve their goals.
Children with mentors experience incredible life benefits such as:
* Becoming 80% more likely to finish high school
* Becoming 2-4x less likely to bully, lie, cheat, steal or become involved in drugs and/or alcohol
* 78% of our kids coming from a family history of social assistance (parents depending on welfare, food banks, etc., to make ends meet) do not experience the same challenges in their adulthood
* Their life time income is $300,000 dollars more, on average, than youth who did not have mentors
Qualifications
There are no specific skills or experience required, however all volunteers are screened to gauge their appropriateness for our programs.
Benefits & Recognition
People who mentor:
* Gain personal growth and development
* Have a positive new perspective on life
* Make a positive difference in the life of a child and the community
* See meaningful improvements in their own mental and physical health
* Report increased levels of happiness and energy
Other Requirements * Police check * Children Service check * 30 Minute screening interview * Online volunteer training with Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate, 3 References
More opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
Location:
10135 89 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1P6, CA
Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement is to facilitate the healthy development of children, youth and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long term success.
Description
The Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs) is a charitable non-profit organization working to provide safe places and positive mentoring relationships for children & youth in our community. We are the amalgamation of two internationally recognized child serving organizations; Boys & Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters. By combining the concepts of both, BGCBigs delivers programs that address the physical, emotional, academic and overall wellness of children and youth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10135 89 StreetEdmonton, alberta t5h 1p6Canada
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour