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33 people are interested
In-School Mentoring
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
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33 people are interested

Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again while making a positive and local impact for youth! Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with.
Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground. Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.
The deadline to apply to volunteer as an In-School Mentor for the 2024-25 school year is Feb 1, 2025.
Our Big Buddies are
- Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.
- Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with.
- Available 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm).
Our Little Buddies are
- Students grade 1 to 7 nominated by teachers, staff or by themselves.
- Children who could use a bit of extra 1-on-1 attention, need to build confidence, or may have trouble connecting with peers.
Locations:
Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver
Benefits
- Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.
- Make a positive impact on the community.
- Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.
- Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.
- Greater productivity at work or school.
- Make a new friend!
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About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
Location:
5118 Joyce St Unit #300, Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1, CA
Mission Statement
We enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities.
Description
We enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Greater Vancouver AreaVancouver, V5R4H1Canada
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One-hour, once per week, flexible weekdays between 10am and 3pm for the duration or remainder of the school year.
- No prior experience working with children necessary. FREE training is provided!