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Populations Served
- Children
- Youth
Competencies/Skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Social Skills
Opportunity last updated: February 19th
Teen Mentor – Teen Mentorship Program
Suitable for Seniors- Suitable for Youth
Calling all teens! This is a great opportunity for teens to dip their toes into the waters of volunteer work.
Teens are matched to a child from elementary school, where they meet weekly on zoom for 10-15 sessions.
All sessions are supervised and facilitated by an agency caseworker. This is a great way to gain experience, help a child, and fill up those empty white spaces on your resume!
Each high school/elementary school runs one program each school year, so fill out your application ASAP to ensure you’re not too late for your school’s program.
A great way to complete any required volunteer hours for graduation.
Volunteer Duties
Connect with their “Little” by eating snacks, playing games, and doing crafts together.
Age Requirements
14-18 years old
Other Requirements
- Must be attending high-school.
Schedule
During school hours or right after school (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Tutoring and Mentoring
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters
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.