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At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central and Southern Interior (BBBSCSI), our vision is for all young people to realize their full potential. Our mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of young people. 

As a Study Buddy Mentor, you’ll be matched with a student in Grades 2–8 for a one-to-one mentoring relationship. Once a week, you’ll spend about an hour together on a virtual video call, focusing on schoolwork and building a supportive connection. During these sessions, you’ll help your mentee strengthen their academic skills and practice areas they want to grow in. 

This is the right role for you if you are someone who: 

Enjoys spending time with children 

Likes helping with academics and schoolwork 

Is a good listenerwho encourages and supports others 

Feels comfortable with using technology 

AStudy Buddy Mentor Volunteer’s main tasks are: 

Honouring the commitment to meet with their mentee 

Supporting your mentee in improving their schoolwork, study habits, and related skills 

Building rapport by asking questions and sharing about life experiences 

Providing encouragement, guidance, and positive reinforcement each week 

Training & Experience 

Mentors receive 2 hours of training before being matched, and a staff member provides ongoing check-ins and support. No formal tutoring experience is required—just patience, consistency, and a willingness to help. 

Time Commitment 

45 minutes to 1 hour per week 

Runs from October to May, following the school calendar 

Breaks include 2 weeks in December and 2 weeks in March 

Volunteering in this role offers you: 

Experience working with children 

An opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life 

A reference for future employment, scholarships, or educational opportunities 

Personal growth in your communication, leadership, and mentoring skills 

Additional Notes: 
Consistency matters—the strength of this program comes from weekly, reliable connections between mentor and mentee. 

At BBBSCSI, our vision is to have all young people realize their full potential. That’s why we have made it our mission to enable life changing 

Mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.   

As an Adult In-School Mentor, you’ll be matched with an elementary school student in Kamloops and meet with them once a week for about an hour during school hours. Together, you’ll play games, make art, enjoy sports, or simply hang out and build a meaningful connection. 

This is the right role for you if you are someone who: 

Enjoys spending time with children 

Likes playing games and doing crafts 

Is a good listener who encourages and supports others 

Is open to learning and growing through mentorship 

A Position Title Volunteer’s main tasks are: 

Honouring the weekly commitment to meet with your mentee 

 Planning activities and games that fit your mentee’s interests 

 Building rapport by asking questions and sharing about life experiences 

Training & Experience 

Mentors receive 2 hours of training before being matched, and a staff member provides ongoing check-ins and support. No formal tutoring experience is required—just patience, consistency, and a willingness to help. 

Time Commitment 

45 minutes to 1 hour per week 

Runs from October to May, following the school calendar 

Breaks include 2 weeks in December and 2 weeks in March 

Note:All volunteering takes place on school grounds during school hours. 

Volunteering in this role offers you: 

Experience working with children 

An opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life 

A reference for future employment, scholarships, or educational opportunities 

Personal growth in your communication, leadership, and mentoring skills 

Additional Notes: 
Consistency matters—the strength of this program comes from weekly, reliable connections between mentor and mentee.