Big Brothers Community Mentor
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Opportunity Description
Are you interested in making a meaningful difference for a youth in your community? Fill out an application form here to become a Big Brothers Community Mentor: www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
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!
You will spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities you both enjoy and are paired for a minimum of one year.
As a Big Brothers Community Mentor, you are
- Male, trans, or gender-diverse who is 18+.
- Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
- Able to meet weekly for two or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or after school for one year.
Big Brothers Community Mentees are
- Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14.
- Children or youth who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.
Urgent need for volunteers! Some of our Littles have been waiting more than two years to be matched with their Big Brother.
Training
- You will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.
- You can expect to meet your mentee within 2-3 months from when you applied.
- No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!
“There’s a lot in it for you that you’ll end up finding and you’ll be surprised with what comes out at the end of it.” – Hari, Big Brothers Community Mentor
Locations
Greater Vancouver (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock)
Benefits
- Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.
- Make a positive impact in your community.
- Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.
- Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.
- Increase your productivity at work or school.
- Make a new friend!
Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/
Matching Profile
Requirements
- Police Record Check Required
- Training or Orientation Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
Suitable For
About the Organization
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)
Social & Community Services
At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, our mission is to enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities.
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- Frequency
- Weekly
- Duration
- Long-term (more than 1 year)
- Dates
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Greater Vancouver
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
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