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
