Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

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Activities involved
Homework Helping
Skills required
Mentoring Tutoring
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Other
  • References
Also required for this position: Application package, references, interview, and attendance at mandatory training. *application package will be emailed to applicant after inquiring (Volunteer Connector submission is NOT the application) through email. *police check not required for youth applicants (under 18yrs)
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Homework Club Study Mentor (Youth Volunteer)

Milton (one location), ON, L9T 2C9 [map]
1-2 hours / weekly
School Year (October-April) 
High school student volunteers will mentor an elementary school student once a week after school in a one-to-one relationship. Involves assisting a child in grades 3-8 with their homework, playing educational games, engaging in academic activities and developing organizational skills. Homework Club takes place at a number of specific elementary schools across the Halton region. For the 2024-25 school year, Homework Club will only run in-person (we will no longer offer virtual spots).

We are currently enrolling a few more high school aged volunteers for the 2024-25 school year, in Milton ONLY. 

Please only apply if you are interested in mentoring IN PERSON at a specific school [in Milton). LOCATIONS PROVIDED IN APPLICATION PACKAGE, if you inquire with April Tanner (see below).

NOTE: applying through Volunteer Connector is NOT the application. Please email april.tanner@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, you will then be emailed with further application instructions/details. 

*Interviews and training are all done on Zoom*
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteers provide their own transportation to designated elementary schools in Oakville and Milton.  
Volunteers choose the locations (from a list provided by BBBS) that are closest to their high school and/or home. (NOTE- Milton only has one location this school year)
Certification or Education Required
75% (or higher) average in high school year/in grade 8 (if you are entering grade 9)
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Gain some of your volunteer community service hours. Receive assistance and coaching from a BBBS staff member. A great leadership experience to one day add to a resume/post-secondary application. Gain interview experience. Help a younger student reach their academic potential.
Activities involved
Homework Helping
Skills required
Mentoring Tutoring
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Other
  • References
Also required for this position: Application package, references, interview, and attendance at mandatory training. *application package will be emailed to applicant after inquiring (Volunteer Connector submission is NOT the application) through email. *police check not required for youth applicants (under 18yrs)
  • Good for youth