Mentoring with Math

Mentoring with Math is an 8-week program for students in grades 3-7 who are struggling with math concepts at or below their grade level. Each Mentoring With Math session is 90 minutes, made up of two parts. During the first half of the session, students are mentored using a variety of techniques based on the principles of the JUMP Math numeracy program to encourage an understanding and love of math. In the latter half of each session, students are encouraged to interact with one another through games and activities designed to encourage fun and socialization with peers. Through a safe, fun, and positive environment, students look forward to working together to learn and apply their math skills.

Who tutors the children in the program?

Mentoring with Math volunteer mentors are fully screened adult volunteers who are trained to provide math tutor support by Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. The mentors are not professional tutors, but volunteers who enjoy math and have a desire to support the children in our community. The volunteer mentors support the students only during program delivery, and personal contact information is not exchanged.

Interested in joining the program?

This program supports children with a demonstrated need for academic assistance in math at their grade level and those who would not otherwise be able to access any other math tutor program. Please only apply below if your child fits this criterion.

Mentoring with Math - Child Application Form

If you are interested in registering a child for the Mentoring with Math program, please fill out the following form. This application may be filled out by a parent, guardian, teacher, or school staff however the child waiver that is e-mailed to the parent/guardian e-mail provided must be signed by a parent or guardian. This waiver must be returned to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver staff prior to the student participating in our programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an additional participatory waiver must also be signed. These waivers will be sent to the e-mail address provided.

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What day would you like to enroll your child in?*
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?*
What is your child’s grade level in math?**
This program is intended to support children struggling with math concepts at or below their grade level. How would your child benefit from the Math & Mentoring Program?*
Besides math, are there other challenges your child faces?*
We provide a small healthy snack to children in our after school programs. Does your child have any specific medical conditions, dietary restrictions, allergies or other concerns we should know about? Please describe*
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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Authorized pick-up information - please choose one of the following:*
AUTHORIZED PICK-UP FORM
I, (parent/guardian), give permission to the following individuals to pick up my child from the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver mentoring program. I have informed these individuals of the pick-up policy (see next page) and that they must present government-issued photo ID in order for my child to be released. Your children will not be allowed to leave the site with anyone other than those listed below. You can remove or add people to this list at any time by contacting your Mentoring Coordinator and signing an updated Authorized Pick-Up Form.
Please check if you have read, understand, and accept the above Agreement*
- Yes
Authorized pick-up person #1*
First Last
Relationship to Child*
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Authorized pick-up person # 2
First Last
Relationship to Child
Home Phone
Cell Phone

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Further information

The program is based on JUMP Math which is a numeracy program. It is dedicated to enhancing the potential in children by encouraging an understanding and a love of math in students and educators. Our Mentoring with Math program is in partnership with SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre, Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver, and North Burnaby Neighbour House.

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

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