Activities involved
Mentoring
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Volunteers must be comfortable with children, patient, kind. Volunteer times worked out by mutual agreement between family and volunteer grandparent. Contact us for more details!
  • Flexible in schedule
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Become a Volunteer Grandparent

Burnaby and surrounding area [map]
2 hours / weekly
One Year commitment required
Bridging the Generations with the Volunteer Grandparents Organization! 
You can fill a void in a child’s life by becoming a Volunteer Grandparent. If you are a senior who believes in the importance of grandparent connections and you want to meet new people, share your skills and have a positive impact in a child's life than this important role is a good fit for you. Volunteers over the age of 50 are needed for our "Volunteer Grandparent Program." We connect screened volunteers with children and families without accessible grandparents. 
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/week for a minimum of one year.
Must Live in Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster or North/West Vancouver
Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteers who are accepted into the program receive a program orientation and training. Please email us for for more details- info@volunteergrandparents.ca
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Stay connected to the community, share skills, meet new people and learn new things! 
 Spend cherished time with a child and family. 
Volunteers are invited to an annual event in recognition of their time and our AGM.
Activities involved
Mentoring
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Volunteers must be comfortable with children, patient, kind. Volunteer times worked out by mutual agreement between family and volunteer grandparent. Contact us for more details!
  • Flexible in schedule