Volunteer Nominates Big Brothers for 65 Acts of Kindness
To celebrate its 65th anniversary, real estate company Qualico donated $1,000 to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver as part of its 65 Acts of Kindness project. One of Qualico’s employees, … Read more
Why I Volunteer: Bonding over Bikes, Books, and Brotherhood
By: Sid Gautam, Big Brother mentor I met my Little Brother Matthew* in 2014, so we are close to the three year mark of me being his Big Brother. When … Read more
Big and Little Brother Remain Friends after 39 Years
Even four decades after their first meeting, if you ask Scott Young how long he was matched with his Big Brother, he answers assuredly, “We’re still matched.” Scott, now 47, … Read more
Mentoring: It’s Never Too Little Nor Too Late
Sergeant Neil Kennedy started volunteering as a Big Buddy mentor to Peter* late in the school year. With only four months before Peter was set to graduate from elementary school, … Read more
Former Little Brother Couldn’t Wait to Volunteer
I first met Alex a year ago even before I started working at Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. I was volunteering at an SFU Career Fair at the Big … Read more
Connecting Youth with RCMP Mentors
Many kids dream about being police when they grow up, and now Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) is helping children find mentors in the RCMP. This recently launched project … Read more
Q&A: Cape Horn Elementary School, Dedicated Clothing Donation Drive Partner
Organizing a clothing drive is a great way to fundraise for your school. You can clean out your closet, promote recycling, raise money and help children in your community! If … Read more
A Sisterhood Supports Big Brotherhood through Zumba®
When Chantel Genio first started teaching Zumba® classes, she would often co-teach with other instructors in the community. “There are fewer opportunities now to teach together, so our Zumbathon® fundraiser … Read more
Former Big Brother Wishes He Could Thank His Little Brother
When Francis Ho stepped into the Canadian Western Bank (CWB) Vancouver office for his job interview, something on the wall caught his eye – a drawing done by a child. The … Read more
Being bullied inspires Big Brother to make a change
Barry grew up in the Netherlands and only moved to Canada eight years ago. “My mom and dad were happily married and I got along well with my siblings, but … Read more
Why I Volunteer with Big Brothers l By Daniel McElroy
I have been volunteering as a Big Brother since the spring of 2011. My motivation for getting involved was to give back to the community and to make a positive … Read more
Growing Together I By Ryan Rae
Over these past years I have discovered just how much my friendship with my Little Buddy, Jay, has impacted our lives. We both can see the continuous growth of our … Read more