In-School Mentoring

The In-School Mentoring program matches children in grades 1-7 with an adult Mentor who acts as the child’s mentor, friend, and role model, supported by a Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Mentoring Coordinator. Traditionally, the Big Buddy mentor and Little Buddy mentee meet once a week at the child’s elementary school one on one during the school day for play-based activities

As Big and Littles complete activities such as playing board games, sports, or just hanging out and getting to know one another, they build a bond and a natural mentorship is formed. The focus of the program is to enhance the Little Buddy’s self-esteem and confidence, through a natural connection with their Big Buddy.

During the 2020-2021 school year, we will be offering Virtual Mentoring only.

Virtual Mentoring

Virtual Mentoring is an electronic adaptation the In-School Mentoring program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Spring 2020, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver recognized the urgent need to provide our student mentees with continued access to the 1:1 emotional and social support they receive from their volunteer mentor. Matches meet on Zoom after school in a private meeting room hosted and facilitated by a Mentoring Coordinator.

In-School Mentoring - Child Application Form

If you are interested in registering a child for the Teen Mentoring or Roots program virtually this 2020-2021 school year, please fill out the following form. An electronic waiver will be sent to the Parent/Guardian upon submission, and this waiver must be returned to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver staff prior to the student participating in our programs.

Please choose your child’s school from this list, or “other” if their school not listed and share the school name.*
Other
Student Name*
First Last
Birthdate*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender identity of the child*
Parent/Guardian's full name*
Relationship to the child?*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Email Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
OPTIONAL - Work Phone
Emergency Contact
Please ensure this person is someone other than the parent/guardian, and they must have a phone number that is different from the parent/guardian.
Emergency Contact's Full Name*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Relationship to Child*
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
What school is your child enrolled in?*
What grade is your child currently in?*
Please list at least four of your child's interests and favourite activities to help us match your child to a Mentor who shares similar interests.*
Where did you hear about the program?*
The following optional information is asked for statistical purposes and for grant/funding support. The questions and responses do not indicate or affect participation requirements.
OPTIONAL - What ethnicity is your child?
OPTIONAL - Was your child born in Canada?
If not, how long as your child lived in Canada?
Languages Spoken
Is there anything else you would like to share with us or that may be important for us to know?

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For more information please connect with Danielle Olson, Site-Based Lead at danielle.olson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, or via phone at 604-802-8839.

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