1:1 Big Sisters Mentoring (Mentor volunteer)

Be that person in a kid's corner.

In Metro Vancouver, 1 in 3 children have no trusted adult to turn to. That's where you come in. As a Big Sister mentor, you'll be matched one-on-one with a girl or gender-diverse youth (ages 7-17), showing up weekly and building the kind of relationship that shapes a life in your area.

"You go in thinking you'll be the guide, but you end up learning just as much about yourself. Patience, growth, becoming the best version of you." - Big Sister Lauren.

What you'll gain:

• Communication, leadership & empathy skills that carry into every part of your life.
• Confidence in navigating real conversations, even the hard ones.
• A deeper sense of purpose and connection.
• Experience working with youth, valuable whetheryou'rein education, social work, healthcare, or any people-focused field.
• A dedicated caseworker by your side from start to finish, checking in at key moments.
• A community of fellow mentors, events & workshops to keep you growing.

Commitment:

• 2 - 4 hours, once a week.
• Minimum 1 year.
• Activities chosen by you and your mentee.

Eligibility:

• Be 19 years or older and identify as a woman, non-binary, transgender, or gender-diverse individual.
• Complete a free online Criminal Records Check.
• Have been a Canadian resident for at least one year (or provide an International Criminal Records Check).
• Submit a Driver's Abstract if you plan to drive youth in your car.
• Have an interest in building a positive relationship with youth aged 7-17.

Please do not use the "Apply for this Opportunity" button. Please apply through our website.

We're accepting applications across the Lower Mainland, but right now we especially need volunteers in:

• Burnaby (Brentwood, Burnaby Heights, Metrotown).
• New Westminster (Queens Park).
• Richmond (Seafair,Southarm).
• Surrey (South Newton, Saint Helen's Park, West Cloverdale, Clayton, Fleetwood Park).
• Tri-Cities (Mary Hill).
• Vancouver (Hastings-Sunrise, South Vancouver, Sunset, Killarney, Garden Village, Brentwood).
• White Rock.

Rolling intake, apply anytime !!!

Not sure what we do? Start here: What is Big Sister?

Watch the impact for yourself: Mentorship in Action: Ayva’s Story

See what you could be part of: A Day in the Life of a Big Sisters Mentor

Apply Now: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/become-a-volunteer-mentor/

Question? info@bigsisters.bc.ca

Since 1960, Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland has been providing a caring, adult mentor to children in our community who need someone the most. Learn more at www.bigsisters.bc.ca and find us on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigsistersbclm/

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