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Populations Served
- Children
- Youth
Competencies/Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Personal Growth & Development
- Social Skills
Be a Big Brother or Sister
Our mentors commit to spending a few hours each week with a child in their community who is in need of extra support. All of our matches are based on compatibility, so “Bigs” and their “Littles” are free to do any mutually enjoyed activity.
Volunteers are provided with ongoing support from Caseworkers for the duration of their match.
Volunteers receive discounts from our community partners to do low-cost activities with their Littles.
We are always available to provide written or verbal reference letters for academic, work-related, or personal purposes.
Volunteer Duties
Cheer on the Hurricanes, go for a bike ride, fix up an old car or bake cookies–the possibilities are endless!
Requirements
- Age: 18 years old or older
Schedule
Not specified
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Tutoring and Mentoring
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men ages 9 to 14 with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Game On! consists of seven mentoring sessions, held over a 7 weeks period within school facilities.
Each 1-hour long session is coordinated around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Facilitator of a group ran at schools. The group runs for seven weeks, once a week for approximately one hour. Group sizes can range from 5-10 youth participants but this will be decided based on provincial guidelines regarding COVID. Social Distancing and mask guidelines will be followed.
Sessions may include topics around isolation and loneliness, self-care and mental health, mindfulness and family dynamics, body positivity, and youth-directed themes.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.