Activities involved
Mentoring
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: The application process begins here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
- Flexible in schedule
- Accessible by public transit
Big Brothers Community Mentor
Greater Vancouver, Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, B, BC
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2 hours
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One-year for 2 or more hours per week
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. • 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/
Certification or Education Required
Free training provided. No previous experience working with children necessary!
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
As a volunteer, you can make a positive impact on the community, gain a sense of personal reward and fulfillment by contributing to a child's self-esteem, develop a more positive attitude, which leads to greater productivity at work and makes a new friend We organize fun activities year-round like water-skiing, sailing, and wall-climbing. Whenever possible, our organization provides activity ideas and free tickets and admission vouchers to Big and Little Brothers.
Activities involved
Mentoring
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: The application process begins here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
- Flexible in schedule
- Accessible by public transit