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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" is a group mentoring program that promotes positive self-esteem, confidence, friendships, active living, and much more. This program is intended for students in grades 4-7 and is open to female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and two spirited individuals. Go Girls incorporates fun, educational games and activities to stimulate relationship-building as well as self-reflection and group discussions about healthy living and issues that pre-teens face. Sessions usually have three components: (1) physical activity, (2) snack break, (3) activities related to feeling good about yourself The program is facilitated by 2-3 volunteer mentors who are screened and trained by Big Sisters staff. Research-based curriculum is provided by Big Sisters, and we encourage our mentors to be flexible with programming in order to meet the emerging needs of participants. To become a Go Girls! Mentor, you should be: 19-30 years of age (recommended) Female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or two spirited individual Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check) Available at least one consistent weekday for the eight-week term during the program time (usually starting at 2:30pm or 3:00pm) Passionate about healthy living, physical activity, and self-esteem Reliable, resourceful, and interested in building relationships with children As we work with vulnerable populations, it is strongly recommended that you are fully vaccinated or in the process of getting fully vaccinated. Being a Go Girls! mentor, you will get the opportunity to: Improve your leadership, group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills Gain experience working with youth and group management within a school environment Become part of the Go Girls! mentor community Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-go-girls-mentor/ Applications for the 2023 sessions!
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Study Buddy Program ( rolling intake, apply anytime ) This program is currently being offered online and in-person Who was that person that had a positive impact in your life when you were younger? Who inspired you to do well in school and encouraged you to attend post secondary? This could have been a family member, a neighbour or a family friend. This person might have helped you make positive choices in your life and choose the path you are on today. They might have given you the courage or support to apply for post secondary, a part-time job, or do something positive that you might not have done if it wasn’t for them. Now imagine if that person hadn’t existed, where might you have ended up? This is the reality for many of our youth. They tell us they don’t have one supportive person in their life. That’s where you come in and help provide that support to choice the right path instead of the wrong path. By showing up for your Little Sister you are saying to her that she matters, that you will be there to support her in an academically. You don’t have to have any special qualifications to be a tutor, being you is enough. Our experienced caseworkers match our female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and two spirited youth (aged 7-17) with you (aged 19+) in a one-to-one tutoring relationship based on your academic strengths and geographic location. You will be there to encourage your Little Sister to improve their educational performance and set appropriate academic goals which will contribute to their overall confidence. You will meet with your Little Sister for 1 hour once a week for six months to focus on their school work. With the support of your caseworker they will provide you with resources needed to help your Little Sister succeed. The youth in our program come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and could benefit from the support and friendship of a tutor. The program strives to do the following: Provide an academic role model to Little Sisters (ages 7-17) Increase educational performance Promote the importance of staying in school and its positive benefits Enhance educational goal setting Qualifications: Age 19 or older female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or two spirited individual Mature, stable, reliable and respectful of others Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check) Able to commit to spending one hour a week with your Little Study Buddy for at least six months (yes, occasional vacations and work travel are fine!) Interested in helping a Little Sister aged 7-17 reach their academic goals Have a high school diploma and some post-secondary (in-progress or complete) Have experience helping others learn Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English Benefits: The opportunity to develop tutoring and teaching skills Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas and approaches Development of your personal leadership and coaching styles Share knowledge, which helps increase youths sense of well-being Strengthens your interpersonal relationship skills Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-study-buddy/ Or Contact: Sangeeta at info@bigsisters.bc.ca for more information
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" is a group mentoring program that promotes positive self-esteem, confidence, friendships, active living, and much more. This program is intended for students in grades 4-7 and is open to female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and two spirited individuals. Go Girls incorporates fun, educational games and activities to stimulate relationship-building as well as self-reflection and group discussions about healthy living and issues that pre-teens face. Sessions usually have three components: (1) physical activity, (2) snack break, (3) activities related to feeling good about yourself The program is facilitated by 2-3 volunteer mentors who are screened and trained by Big Sisters staff. Research-based curriculum is provided by Big Sisters, and we encourage our mentors to be flexible with programming in order to meet the emerging needs of participants. To become a Go Girls! Mentor, you should be: 19-30 years of age (recommended) Female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or two spirited individual Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check) Available at least one consistent weekday for the eight-week term during the program time (usually starting at 2:30pm or 3:00pm) Passionate about healthy living, physical activity, and self-esteem Reliable, resourceful, and interested in building relationships with children As we work with vulnerable populations, it is strongly recommended that you are fully vaccinated or in the process of getting fully vaccinated. Being a Go Girls! mentor, you will get the opportunity to: Improve your leadership, group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills Gain experience working with youth and group management within a school environment Become part of the Go Girls! mentor community Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-go-girls-mentor/ Applications for the 2023 sessions now open!
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Study Buddy Program ( rolling intake, apply anytime ) This program is currently being offered online and in-person With the language requirement you will help bridge the communication between yourself and the parent/guardian. We are looking for volunteers who live in or are able to travel to Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby. Who was that person that had a positive impact in your life when you were younger? Who inspired you to do well in school and encouraged you to attend post secondary? This could have been a family member, a neighbour or a family friend. This person might have helped you make positive choices in your life and choose the path you are on today. They might have given you the courage or support to apply for post secondary, a part-time job, or do something positive that you might not have done if it wasn’t for them. Now imagine if that person hadn’t existed, where might you have ended up? This is the reality for many of our youth. They tell us they don’t have one supportive person in their life. That’s where you come in and help provide that support to choice the right path instead of the wrong path. By showing up for your Little Sister you are saying to her that she matters, that you will be there to support her in an academically. You don’t have to have any special qualifications to be a tutor, being you is enough. Our experienced caseworkers match our female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and two spirited youth (aged 7-17) with you (aged 19+) in a one-to-one tutoring relationship based on your academic strengths and geographic location. You will be there to encourage your Little Sister to improve their educational performance and set appropriate academic goals which will contribute to their overall confidence. You will meet with your Little Sister for 1 hour once a week for six months to focus on their school work. With the support of your caseworker they will provide you with resources needed to help your Little Sister succeed. The youth in our program come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and could benefit from the support and friendship of a tutor. The program strives to do the following: Provide an academic role model to Little Sisters (ages 7-17) Increase educational performance Promote the importance of staying in school and its positive benefits Enhance educational goal setting Qualifications: Age 19 or older female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or two spirited individual Mature, stable, reliable and respectful of others Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check) Able to commit to spending one hour a week with your Little Study Buddy for at least six months (yes, occasional vacations and work travel are fine!) Interested in helping a Little Sister aged 7-17 reach their academic goals Have a high school diploma and some post-secondary (in-progress or complete) Have experience helping others learn Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English Benefits: The opportunity to develop tutoring and teaching skills Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas and approaches Development of your personal leadership and coaching styles Share knowledge, which helps increase youths sense of well-being Strengthens your interpersonal relationship skills Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-study-buddy/ Or Contact: Sangeeta at info@bigsisters.bc.ca for more information
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Vancouver, Canada
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" is a group mentoring program that promotes positive self-esteem, confidence, friendships, active living, and much more. This program is intended for students in grades 4-7 and is open to female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, and two spirited individuals. Go Girls incorporates fun, educational games and activities to stimulate relationship-building as well as self-reflection and group discussions about healthy living and issues that pre-teens face. Sessions usually have three components: (1) physical activity, (2) snack break, (3) activities related to feeling good about yourself The program is facilitated by 2-3 volunteer mentors who are screened and trained by Big Sisters staff. Research-based curriculum is provided by Big Sisters, and we encourage our mentors to be flexible with programming in order to meet the emerging needs of participants. To become a Go Girls! Mentor, you should be: 19-30 years of age (recommended) Female, female-identifying, transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or two spirited individual Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check) Available at least one consistent weekday for the eight-week term during the program time (usually starting at 2:30pm or 3:00pm) Passionate about healthy living, physical activity, and self-esteem Reliable, resourceful, and interested in building relationships with children As we work with vulnerable populations, it is strongly recommended that you are fully vaccinated or in the process of getting fully vaccinated. Being a Go Girls! mentor, you will get the opportunity to: Improve your leadership, group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills Gain experience working with youth and group management within a school environment Become part of the Go Girls! mentor community Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-go-girls-mentor/ Applications for the 2023 sessions
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
