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Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) (Youth Mentor – Game On!)
Organization Name: Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)Opportunity Title: Youth Mentor – Game On!
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: February 22, 2023
End Date: February 21, 2024
Email: volunteer@bbgvf.com
Website: http://bigbrothersvancouver.com
Details:
- Background/police check requiredAppropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On!
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. This program provides youth Mentees with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Game On! is an 8-week program, once a week for 90 minutes, and is offered throughout the year at schools and community centres throughout Greater Vancouver.
Our volunteers are of all genders and come from diverse backgrounds. For this position we are looking for male-identifying volunteers.
As a volunteer, you can make a positive impact on the community, gain a sense of personal reward and fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem, develop a more positive attitude, which leads to greater productivity at work and makes a new friend.
What is mentorship? Read all about in the words of our Big Brother, Hari, here:
Mentorship Explained in the Words of a Big Brother
Benefits:
Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again! We organize fun activities year-round like water-skiing, sailing, and wall-climbing. Whenever possible, our organization provides activity ideas and free tickets and admission vouchers to Big and Little Brothers. As a volunteer, you can make a positive impact on the community, gain a sense of personal reward and fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem, develop a more positive attitude, which leads to greater productivity at work and makes a new friend.
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