In-School Mentoring

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Get Connected Icon Between 9am and 3pm; 1 hour per week over the duration, or remainder, of school year.

Description

Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/

Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again while making a positive and local impact for youth! Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with.

Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground. Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.

We are now accepting In-School Mentors for the 2025-26 school year starting in the Fall!

Our Big Buddies are

  • Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.
  • Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with.
  • Available 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm).

Our Little Buddies are

  • Students grade 1 to 7 nominated by teachers, staff or by themselves.
  • Children who could use a bit of extra 1-on-1 attention, need to build confidence, or may have trouble connecting with peers.

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!

Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!

Questions? Reach out to our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or Inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon FREE TRAINING IS PROVIDED. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN NECESSARY.
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Location

Get Connected Icon Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver
Greater Vancouver
Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North V, BC  V5R 4H1