In-School Mentoring

Want to support a child during the school day and feel like a kid again? Fill out an application form here to become an In-School Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/

Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with an elementary school student who you share common interests with. You will spend one hour once per week together doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or simply just hanging out at the playground and are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school year.

As an In-School Mentor, you are

• Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender-diverse individuals.
• Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
• Available one hour per week during school hours, weekdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

In-School Mentees are

• Students in grades 1 to 7, who are nominated by teachers, staff or themselves.
• Children who could benefit from having an additional caring adult role model in their life.

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!
• “Sometimes you don’t need to do much. Just being there for them and showing up is already making a big impact,” Yvette, In-School 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!

Watch our video to learn more: A Day in the Life of an In-School Mentor