Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton
639 Main Street East
Hamilton ON L8M 1J4
+19055253860
Big Brothers Big Sisters enables life-changing mentoring relationships. Our vision is that all young people realize their full potential.
Our mentoring programs are interventions, helping empower young people to realize their potential. 80% of the young people involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters are experiencing 3-5 Adverse Childhood Experiences, which are forms of social, emotional or economic challenges. With the support of volunteer mentors and our community, we are able to provide 1,200 young people and their families with mentoring services each year.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Club Study Mentor (Youth Volunteer)
Homework Helping
Recruiting volunteers for the 2026-27 school year! Homework Club (HWC) runs from October-April, each school year. The Burlington group runs on MONDAYS.
High school student volunteers will mentor a…
1-2 hours
/ weekly
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Homework Club Study Mentor (Youth Volunteer)
Homework Helping
Recruiting volunteers for the 2026-27 school year! Homework Club runs from October-April, each school year.
High school student volunteers will mentor an elementary school student once a week afte…
1-2 hours
/ weekly
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"Game On!" Boys' Group Program Mentor
Facilitation /
Mentoring
Game On! is a daytime school-based group program for elementary-aged boys with the goal of teaching and encouraging a range of life-long healthy lifestyle practices.
A team of 2-3 male mentors pro…
8 weeks
"Black Cultural Mentoring" Black Youth Group Program Mentor
Facilitation /
Mentoring
In partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH), the Black Cultural Mentorship Program is a group program that aims to create and develop mentoring relationships with a focus …
Ongoing
Homework Club Study Mentor (Youth Volunteer)
Homework Helping
Recruiting volunteers for the 2026-27 school year! Homework Club (HWC) runs from October-April, each school year. The Oakville group in this area runs TUESDAYS (other options are available).
High …
1-2 hours
/ weekly
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"Adventure Canada Connections" Newcomer Youth Group Program Mentor
Facilitation /
Mentoring
Adventure Canada Connections is a group mentoring program that supports elementary-aged newcomer youth in their adjustment to Canada. The goals of the program are to foster connections amongst the gr…
8 weeks
"GLOW" Girls' Group Program Mentor
Facilitation /
Mentoring
Girls Linking Our Worlds (GLOW) is an 8-week school-based group mentoring program for elementary aged girls that focuses on empowerment and leadership development. The program is facilitated by 2-3 a…
/ weekly
8 weeks
Youth Group Mentor (School-Based Programs)
Facilitation /
Mentoring
Help local youth build confidence, friendships, and brighter futures!
Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton is looking for caring, enthusiastic volunteers to support our…
/ weekly
2 - 6 months (depending on program)