While a value cannot be placed on the happiness or resilience of a child, one can be placed on the hard costs of providing necessary services to them. With your monetary support, our programs can be implemented to enhance the lives of boys and girls in need of a mentor. Adopt a program and experience a priceless reward. What other investment offers a guaranteed return?
Benefits
- Logo recognition on the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver website
- Framed recognition on display at the school you support or an annual written update on the friendship you support
- A framed certificate of appreciation
- Authorized third party use of the Big Brothers Logo
In-School Mentoring Program - $10,000
Support the program in a school for one year
Matching boys and girls with enthusiastic adult male or female volunteers, this program allows matches to spend an hour a week on school grounds.
Teen Mentoring Program - $5,000
Support the program in a school for one school year
This program allows high school students to spend one hour per week on school grounds with a Little Buddy in a neighboring elementary school. Both boys and girls are involved in the program.
Big Brothers Program - $2,000
Support one match for one year
Matches spend 2 - 4 hours per week doing any number of activities from bowling to biking to watching movies. The program provides boys a positive adult role model and, most importantly, a friend.
Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - $2,500
(Only available in the Sea-to-Sky Corrdior)
Support one 7 - 10 week workshop
Addressing positive self-image, balanced eating and physical activity, this program educates and encourages girls aged 12 - 14 through a series of after school group mentoring sessions conducted over a 7 - 10 week period. The girls are equipped with the tools and information necessary to make healthy decisions and to lead a balanced lifestyle. Girls complete the program with heightened self-esteem and strong leadership skills.
