Nonprofit
Published 7 days ago
Students Mentoring Students Bursary (SMSB)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Edmonton, AB, Canada
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Commitment Details:
2 hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
100
Cause Areas:
Volunteering
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Earn a $1000 bursary by being a mentor to 2 young people!
Open to 100 post-secondary students who are currently registered at an Alberta post-secondary school for the 2026-2027 year.
Your Commitment:
- Be a mentor to two (2) young people from October 2026 through April 2027
- Spend 1 hour per week with each child (2 hours max.) at a select Edmonton school
What to expect:
- You'll participate in the BGCBigs volunteer enrollment and training process, preparing you for a successful match with your mentees.
- Each meeting follows the 20-20-20 model: 20 minutes of getting to know each other, 20 minutes of academic support, and 20 minutes of activities.
- By being a positive role model and friend to your mentees, you'll help them build self-confidence, perform better in school and feel connected to their community.
Location
On-site
Edmonton, AB, Canada
