Big Brothers Community Mentor

Are you interested in making a meaningful difference for a youth in your community? Fill out an application form here to become a Big Brothers Community Mentor: www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/

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!

You will spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities you both enjoy and are paired for a minimum of one year.

As a Big Brothers Community Mentor, you are

• Male, trans, or gender
• diverse who is 18+.
• Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
• Able to meet weekly for two or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or after school for one year.

Big Brothers Community Mentees are

• Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14.
• Children or youth who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.

Urgent need for volunteers! Some of our Littles have been waiting more than two years to be matched with their Big Brother.

Training

• You will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.
• No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!

“There’s a lot in it for you that you’ll end up finding and you’ll be surprised with what comes out at the end of it.” – Hari, Big Brothers Community Mentor

Locations

Greater Vancouver (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock)

Benefits

• Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.
• Make a positive impact in your community.
• Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.
• Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.
• Increase your 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 to volunteer.

Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here.

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