Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) (In-School Mentoring)

Organization Name: Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)
Opportunity Title: In-School Mentoring
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: October 21, 2024
End Date: December 14, 2024

Email: volunteer@bbgvf.com
Website: http://bigbrothersvancouver.com
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

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 while making a positive and local impact for youth! Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with.

Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground. Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.

Our Big Buddies are

• Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.
• Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with.
• Available 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm).

Our Little Buddies are

• Students grade 1 to 7 nominated by teachers, staff or by themselves.
• Children who could use a bit of extra 1-on-1 attention, need to build confidence, or may have trouble connecting with peers.

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!