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Game On! Group Mentor
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Opportunity Description
Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On!
Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks.
Our Group Mentors are
- Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.
- Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
- Available to meet weekdays, once a week for 90-minute sessions between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.
Our Group Mentees are
- Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7.
- Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices.
Locations: Schools and Community Centres in Vancouver and Surrey.
Benefits
- Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.
- Make a positive impact on the community.
- Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.
- Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.
- Greater productivity at work or school.
- Make a new friend!
Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/
Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!
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.
View Profile & More OpportunitiesLogistics & Schedule
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Duration
- Medium-term (6 months to 1 year)
- Schedule
- Weekdays (Day) Evenings
- Dates
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- Location
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Greater Vancouver
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
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