SURREY - Big Brothers Community Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
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Ready to Volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Make a BIG impact in little time in Surrey, BC! Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun!
Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low- cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year.
Our Big Brothers are
- Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.
- Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.
- Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool.
Our Little Brothers are
- Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14.
- Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.
SURREY, NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! SOME OF OUR LITTLES HAVE BEEN WAITING MORE THAN 2 YEARS FOR THEIR BIG BROTHER.
What is mentorship? Read all about in in the words of our Big Brother, Hari, here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/inspiring-stories/mentorship-explained-in-the-words-of-a-big-brother/
Locations all across Greater Vancouver:
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
Surrey, Delta, White RockSurrey, BC, Greater Vancouver V3W 5A5Canada
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible schedule, 2 or more hours once per week during after school hours or weekends for a one-year commitment.
- No prior experience working with children necessary. FREE training is provided!