Volunteer - In-school Mentor

8 months ago


Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation Full time

_**Please note: this is a unpaid, volunteer position**_

**BECOME A BIG BUDDY**
**OUR VOLUNTEERS, or Bigs as we call them, are adults of all ages, genders and come from a diversity of backgrounds. Bigs are there to play, listen, hang out and, most importantly, be a friend. You don’t need any previous experience with kids to get involved**

Our **In-School Mentoring Program **pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with.

Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground.
Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.

**Our Big Buddies are**
- Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.
- Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with.
- **Volunteers who have lived in Greater Vancouver for a minimum of 6 months.**

**Our Little Buddies are**
- Students grade 1 to 7 nominated by teachers, staff or by themselves.
- Children who could use a bit of extra 1-on-1 attention, need to build confidence, or may have trouble connecting with peers.

**Locations are designated elementary schools located across Greater Vancouver**:
Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver

**Contact**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person



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