In-School Mentoring is a one-to-one encouragement program for boys and girls in grades 1-7. A child and his/her Big Buddy meet for one hour a week at the child’s elementary school to play games and sports, do arts and crafts, or just hang out and talk. Volunteers commit to a minimum of one year (but they do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays).
Volunteers commit to a minimum of one year (but they do not meet over the summer break or during other school holidays).
Eligibility
Any elementary school aged child who could benefit from a positive male or female role model who does not display any significant physical, emotional or behavioural challenges will be considered.
This program is a co-operative effort between school boards, local businesses and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. It is currently in place in select schools within the districts of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Surrey, and Vancouver.
Enroll Your Child
If your child attends one of the schools offering the In-School Mentoring Program, we may be able to facilitate their friendship. Please contact your school principal or Big Brothers mentoring coordinator at your school.
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Participating Schools
| SCHOOL | ADDRESS | CITY |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Seymour Elementary | 1130 Keefer Street | Vancouver |
| Bayview Elementary | 2251 Collingwood Street | Vancouver |
| Hastings Elementary | 2625 Franklin Street | Vancouver |
| John Henderson Elementary | 451 East 53rd Avenue | Vancouver |
| Queen Elizabeth Elementary | 4102 West 16th Avenue | Vancouver |
| Walter Moberley Elementary | 1000 East 59th Avenue | Vancouver |
| Brooksbank Elementary | 980 East 13th Street | North Vancouver |
| Lynn Valley Elementary | 1199 Lynn Valley Road | North Vancouver |
| Norgate Elementary | 1295 Sowden Street | North Vancouver |
| Ridgeway Elementary | 420 8th Street East | North Vancouver |
| Clayton Elementary | 7541 - 184 Street | Surrey |
| Hjorth Elementary | 14781 104 Avenue | Surrey |
| KB Woodward Elementary | 13130 106 Avenue | Surrey |
| Martha Currie Elementary | 5811 184 Street | Surrey |
| Newton Elementary | 13359 81 Avenue | Surrey |
| W.E. Kinvig Elementary | 13266-70B Avenue | Surrey |
| Maywood Community School | 4567 Imperial Street | Burnaby |
| Edmonds Community School | 7651 18 Avenue | Burnaby |
| Stoney Creek Community School | 2740 Beaverbrook Crescent | Burnaby |
| Central Community School | 2261 Central Avenue | Port Coquitlam |
| Miller Park Elementary | 800 Egmont Avenue | Coquitlam |