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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
The Big Brothers mentoring program provides supportive one-to-one mentoring relationships to children and youth in our local communities. A Mentor is a 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. This is a one-year commitment, meeting weekly for 2-4 hours in your local community. The result is an impactful experience for both the Mentor and the Mentee. 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. To apply, simply start here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Who can be a Math Mentor? Adults 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals. Inclusive and welcoming of Mentors of all sexual orientations. Reliability, consistency, dedication, and respectfulness of others. What are the requirements? Minimum 10-week commitment Available to meet weekly Monday to Thursday between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM for 90-minute sessions. Programs offered in-person every 3-4 months in Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver, and Coquitlam. Who are the Little Buddies? Children in grades 3-7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level How does the program work? Children in grades 3 - 7 are able to attend Mentoring with Math sessions each week for 90 minutes. For the first part of the session, volunteers will use a variety of techniques based on the principles of the JUMP Math numeracy program to encourage an understanding and love of math. The second part of each weekly session will encourage students in the program to interact with one another through a number of games and activities. Who tutors the children in the program? The volunteers are not professional tutors but volunteers who have a desire to support children in their community. They are only available for assistance during the 90-minute program session. All volunteers go through Big Brothers’ screening and training process before joining the program. To apply to this program, see our application here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Through fun physical activities and active play, complemented with balanced eating support and snacks, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and social-emotional health discussions to encourage a life-long healthy lifestyle. Sessions are structured around four themes: Physical Activity Balanced Eating Social-Emotional Learning Communication Skills Who can be a 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? Can commit to two 8-week programs, over two school terms. Available to meet weekly for 90-minute sessions. Who are the Little Buddies? Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4-7. Will benefit from building self-confidence and learning how to practice healthy lifestyle choices.
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
(for female and male adult volunteers) You’ll be matched one-to-one with a boy or girl who attends a nearby elementary school. Spend one hour a week with your Little Buddy during school hours on school grounds - play games or sports, do arts and crafts, or just hang out. Studies show that mentoring helps children stay in school, avoid risky behavior such as bullying, and grow up having more respect for family, peers, and community. Helping children reach their full potential can lead to positive community outcomes like a reduction in poverty and unemployment, safer schools and neighbourhoods, and a new generation of civic-minded adults. The In-School Mentoring program provides girls and boys with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with, within school grounds. Play games, hang out on the playground, throw a football or start a creative project. Build a strong friendship through fun activities and supplies provided by Big Brothers such as games, crafts, and sporting equipment. Spending one-to-one time with a child who just needs a friend can help increase the child’s confidence, help him/her make healthier life choices and even inspire him/her to do better in school. The In-School Mentoring program requires a weekly visit of 1 hour for the duration of the school year. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays. Activities you and your Little Buddy can do together include: Reading Sports Arts & Crafts Talking Baking Hanging out on the playground
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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