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
Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver
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2 hours
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One-year for 2 or more hours per week
Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Be part of the BIG picture! 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! Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low- cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year. Our Big Brothers are • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+. • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others. • Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool. Our Little Brothers are • Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. • Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life. NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! SOME OF OUR LITTLES HAVE BEEN WAITING MORE THAN 2 YEARS FOR THEIR BIG BROTHER MENTOR. Locations in Greater Vancouver: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver *Note: we do not provide VISAS or support documents to travel into Canada. Volunteers must be currently living in Greater Vancouver to be eligible volunteer. Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: http://bit.ly/OnlineInfoSessionSignUp 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!
Additional Details & Skills Required
You'll receive the next steps from our Intake Team after you apply.
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