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Flexible Schedule
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Edmonton, Canada
The Youth in Care program is a section of Big Brothers Big Sisters community based mentoring that works specifically with youth in government care. Our volunteers share their time with one child through participating in a variety of activities that reflect the interests of both parties; it’s as simple as being a good friend to a good kid. BGCBigs works with Bigs to match them directly with Littles in ways that considers similar interests, and geography. Through the YIC mentoring program mentors are connected to youth living in a variety of settings such as group homes, foster care, or kinship placements. The goal of YIC mentoring is to create healthy positive relationships for youth who may have experienced many transitions throughout their lives. We believe it’s so important to be able to provide mentoring programs specifically for youth who have had involvement with Alberta Child and Family Services. Mentoring a youth in care has all the same impacts as mentoring through our other programs. Children with mentors experience incredible life benefits such as: * Becoming 80% more likely to finish high school * Increased confidence, self-esteem and sense of hope * Less likely to engage in drugs and alcohol * Improvement in relationships with adults and peers Qualifications There are no specific skills or experience required, however all volunteers are screened to gauge their appropriateness for our programs and must be 18 years of age. 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 * Our agency has ticket lists for concerts and sporting events, as well as agreements with various organizations, to provide big/little matches with perks Deliverables / Duties Volunteers will agree to a minimum of 1 year of commitment to their Little, and will share time together on a consistent and reliable weekly or biweekly schedule. We encourage matches to try new things and find common interests. We can provide a list of recommended activities, but there is no limit so long as the activities are safe and appropriate for the child's age and development. Other Requirements * Police check child welfare check * 2 hour screening interview * 2 hour volunteer training seminar * Enhanced Youth in Care Training * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Edmonton, Canada
PRISM is a mentoring program designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Edmonton. The PRISM program matches children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ with an adult mentor who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ for a 1:1 mentoring relationship. Through regular outings, the match will foster a friendship that is supportive, empowering and fun! The purpose of a PRISM match is to: Provide role models for 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth Foster pride and self-confidence Create connections within Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQ+ community Offer 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth a safe adult mentor to have conversations with, provide support and celebrate who they are and above all, have fun! To participate in PRISM: Mentees self identify as 2SLGBTQ+, are between 6-24 years old, and want a mentor who identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ Mentors self identify as 2SLGBTQ+, are a minimum of 18 years old, and want to be matched with a mentee who identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ Time commitment of 1 year
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Edmonton, Canada
Overview: Our Clubs and school based after school programs are safe places for kids to go between school and home. We run registered and non-registered programming, provide snacks and hot meals, and schedule fun and education field trips throughout the year. Club mentors (Bigs) spend time with kids playing games or sports, baking, helping with homework, and supporting our staff. Mentees: Kids between 6 and 18 in the neighbourhood or school where the Club is located who need somewhere safe to go after school. Mentors: Anyone over the age of 18 who is comfortable hanging out with a group of children.
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Edmonton, Canada
Description In as little as one hour a week, you could change the life of a child forever. Bigs In School is an easy and rewarding way to get involved with a child. It allows volunteer mentors go into schools to spend an hour with a child once a week. One of the unique aspects of Bigs In Schools is that the time is guided by the 20-20-20 rule. Mentors and students spend 20 minutes getting to know each other or catching up, 20 minutes going over homework or reading, and the last 20 minutes participating in recreational activities. Bigs in Schools is a great program for volunteers to share time with a child during their lunch break or when working outside of a regular 9-3 school day. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during school holidays. 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 Deliverables / Duties Once each week a volunteer will visit one of our partner schools (closest to them) during a lunch hour and follow the 20-20-20 rule outlined above. Volunteers will agree to maintain their commitment throughout the period of the school year (Sept or starting date - June). Other Requirements * Police check * Child welfare check * 1.5 - 2 hour screening interview * 1.5 -2 hours volunteer training seminar * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
Date Posted: 2024-02-13
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Flexible Schedule
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Edmonton, Canada
Description BIGS & LITTLES are the terms used when referring to the mentoring relationship between one adult and one child. This is the platform on which the separate Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations were founded in New York in 1904. Our volunteers in the Big Brothers/ Sisters program share their time with one child through participating in a variety of activities that reflect the interests of both parties; it’s as simple as being a good friend to a good kid. BGCBigs works with Bigs to match them directly with Littles in ways that considers similar interests, geography and program type. 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 must be 18 years of age and 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 * Our agency has ticket lists for concerts and sporting events, as well as agreements with various organizations, to provide big/little matches with perks Deliverables / Duties Volunteers will agree to a minimum of 1 year of commitment to their Little, and will share time together on a consistent and reliable weekly or biweekly schedule. We encourage matches to try new things and find common interests. We can provide a list of recommended activities, but there is no limit so long as the activities are safe and appropriate for the child's age and development. Other Requirements * Police check child welfare check * 1.5 - 2 hour screening interview * 1.5 - 2 hours volunteer training seminar * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
