Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Were you lucky enough to have a mentor growing up? In our fast-paced world, children and youth need stable positive influences more than ever. Whether you prefer one-to-one or group mentoring, you could be the positive influence that a child or youth in the community needs. Learn more about the benefits of mentorship.

Our volunteers represent a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities, just like the families that we serve. We welcome volunteers, children, and families of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, including transgender and gender-fluid individuals. Between our different mentoring programs and those of our sister organization, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, we are committed to finding the right fit for you. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Choose a volunteer opportunity below to suit your schedule and interests below. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

 

 

Big Brother sign up

(for male-identifying/gender-fluid/non-binary adult volunteers)

As a Big Brother, you’ll be matched with a “Little Brother” in your area who would benefit from a positive male influence. With this volunteer opportunity, you’ll spend 2 – 4 hours with your “Little” once a week – hike, bike, or just hang out. There’s never been a better time to get involved.

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In-School Mentoring sign up

(for adult volunteers of all genders)

You’ll be matched one-to-one with a Child who attends a nearby elementary school. Spend one hour a week with your Little Buddy during school hours on school grounds – play games or sports, do arts and crafts, or just hang out.

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Teen Mentor sign up

(for volunteers of all genders in grades 9-12; participating schools only)

High school students will be matched one-to-one with an elementary student in a nearby school. You’ll spend one hour a week with your Little Buddy on school grounds – play board games, sports, or just hang out.

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Game On! sign up

(for male-identifying/gender-fluid/non-binary adult volunteers; short-term)

Game On! offers volunteers a short-term opportunity where you’ll join other adult volunteers once a week for 7-8 weeks to mentor a group of boys about communication skills and healthy living (specifically physical and emotional health).

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Roots Mentoring sign up

(for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth of all genders in grades 9-12; at participating schools only)

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver currently provides leadership opportunities for all youth at select schools. Youth are empowered to be leaders and mentors to elementary school children in an after-school program.

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Mentoring with Math sign up

(for adult volunteers of all genders; currently offered only on a virtual basis, open to anyone in Greater Vancouver.)

You don’t have to be a math whiz to help a child who struggles with numbers. You’ll spend 90 minutes once a week to help children who do not have access to other assistance; training and math workbooks provided.

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Refer a Volunteer

Do you know someone who would make a great mentor?

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Program Volunteer – Teen Mentoring

We’re looking for a fun-loving, responsible adult volunteers to assist with after-school recreation programs for children and youth – specifically our Teen Mentoring program

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