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Game On! - Group 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 (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    90 minute sessions, once a week, during weekdays afternoons (typically between 2:30PM - 5:30PM) over 8 weeks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Sports & Recreation, 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!

    Description

    Game On! - Group Mentor

    Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/

    Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On!

    Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.

    Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks.

    Our Group Mentors are

    • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.
    • Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
    • Available to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday and Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

    Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8-10 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun group program.

    Our Group Mentees are

    • Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7.
    • Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices.

    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/

    Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On!

    Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.

    Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks.

    Our Group Mentors are

    • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.
    • Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
    • Available to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday and Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

    Our Game On…

    Location

    On-site

    Greater Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC, Canada

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