Group Mentoring

Step in. Stand up. Show them what's possible.

Co-facilitate school-based mentoring programs for girls and gender-diverse youth in grades 4-7. You’ll work alongside 1-2 other mentors, delivering structured sessions to groups of 8-10 students, no facilitation experience needed.

"The best part was meeting new people, having a safe space to open up, and learning how to handle tough moments." — Go Girls Participant

You'll be running one of two programs:

• Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - active living, connection & well-being
• My Voice, My Power! - identity, advocacy & leadership to prevent gender-based violence

Commitment:

• 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks
• School-based, set weekly schedule (same date, same time, and same location)
• Co-facilitated, you're never doing this solo

What you’ll gain:

• Facilitation & public speaking skills that genuinely stand out on any resume or grad school application
• Group management & classroom experience, real, hands-on, and hard to get anywhere else
• Conflict resolution, quick decision-making & cultural awareness in action
• The kind of leadership practice that makes you better in meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations
• No experience needed, full training + ready-to-go weekly session guides provided
• Ongoing caseworker support at key moments from your first session to midpoint check-ins and wrap-up, plus a network of fellow mentors who understand exactly what you're going through

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.

Rolling intake, apply anytime !!!

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

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

See what you could be part of: Go Girls! Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Karen

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

Question? info@bigsisters.bc.ca

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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:

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Areas we serve: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Tsawwassen, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, White Rock