Rip Peterman joined the Big Brothers program at BBGV in 1979. Over the past 30 years, he has dedicated over 6,000 hours to mentoring. From 1979 to 2005, he was a mentor to six different Little Brothers who each benefited immensely from the friendship.. + More
Being a mentor to a child doesn’t have to be hard work. You don’t have to be a working professional at the peak of your career, a straight A student in university or college or come from a wealthy well-mannered family. All you need is a good head on your shoulders, a thirst for having fun and a little bit of time each week to spend with a child who could benefit from a positive role model.
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Malik is your average 11 year old kid. He enjoyed his grandfather as the main male role model in his life, but when his grandfather moved away, Naomi and her partner Amber decided to continue this mentorship by contacting Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.+ More
Burnaby resident Jonathan Shively, 32, is studying neurobiology and biochemistry in medical school at the University of British Columbia. He grew up in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania as an only child and always wanted a brother to play golf or soccer with. + More
Surrey resident Rick Johal works full time as a child-care supervisor. He is also working towards completing his Bachelor of Social Work. Johal just finished his second year of studies at Kwantlen College and will attend UBC in the fall. + More
Dawson waited over two years to get a Big Brother. That's how long the average wait is for a boy in Surrey to get a Big Brother these days. But according to this fun-loving 12-year-old, it was definitely worth the wait. + More
While browsing in the 'gag' gift section of a dollar store in Burnaby with his friend Jay, Hugh picked up a squishy rubber thing with liquid in it. When he squeezed it, it changed shape creating a bulge. + More
Kevin Thompson, 47, is a Surrey resident and ink specialist in the printing trade. When he's not working, he spends his leisure time making clocks and playing golf. Thompson doesn't have kids of his own but has a special friend.
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