Summary
Have fun, de-stress, connect and feel like a kid again with our active Group Mentoring program, Game On! This program focuses on providing youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Location
Address
Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver- Located all over Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, V5R 4H1, British Columbia, Greate
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia V5R 4H1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/
Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our
Group Mentoring program, Game On!
Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks.
Our Group Mentors are
- Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.
- Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.
- Available to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 8 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.
Our Group Mentees are
- Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7.
- Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices.
Locations:Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver
Benefits
- Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.
- Make a positive impact on the community.
- Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.
- Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.
- Greater productivity at work or school.
- Make a new friend!
Questions? Contact us by email at
[email protected] or inquire here to learn more.
Join our next 30 min Online Info Session by signing up here!
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- 18+
Causes
Children & Youth Sports & Recreation Academics & Education Community & Social Services
