Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Mentor - Burnaby
8 week term
The Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds group mentoring program promotes friendship, active-living and a healthy lifestyle for self-identifying girls and gender-diverse youth; all while contributing towards positive self-esteem and confidence amongst students from grades 4-7. This eight-session group mentoring program is facilitated by 2-3 volunteer mentors who are screened and trained by Big Sisters staff. The program incorporates fun, educational games and group activities to stimulate self-reflection and positive health discussions amongst students in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Research-based curriculum is provided by Big Sisters with mentors encouraged to be flexible with programming in order to meet the emerging needs of the group of 8-10 participants. The key benefits of the Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program for girls and gender-diverse youth: • Learn the tools and information needed to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle • Enhanced competence and confidence in relation to active living and healthy eating • Improved leadership, communication and life skills Currently looking for volunteers in: • Burnaby • Tri-Cities
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Benefits to mentors: • Improved leadership, group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills • Experience working with youth and group management within a school environment • Become part of the Go Girls! mentor community Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds equips girls and gender-diverse youth with the knowledge and confidence to lead healthy, active lives, while fostering strong friendships and develop essential skills for navigating life.