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 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!
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