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Big Brothers Community Mentor

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible schedule, 2 or more hours once per week during after school hours or weekends for a one-year commitment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    No prior experience working with children necessary. FREE training is provided!
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Big Brothers Community Mentor

    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.

    Locations:

    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!
    • Note: we do not provide VISAS or support documents to travel into Canada. Volunteers must be currently living in Greater Vancouver to be eligible volunteer.

    Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/

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

    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…

    Location

    On-site

    Greater Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC, Canada

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