Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Classification: Off Campus
Closing Date: June 30, 2023
Time Commitment: 1.5 hours per week over 8 weeks, Sessions are held after school in the afternoons
Location: Greater Vancouver: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, New Westminster, North Shore, Tri Cities, Delta, or White Rock

URL: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/

Number of Positions: 100

Overview:

Our vision:All children and youth are empowered to reach their full potential through mentorship.Our Mission:Enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities.

 

Youth Leader - Game On! Group Mentor

Position Description:

The Game On! program is a group mentoring program that provides mentees with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.Through fun physical activities and active play, complemented with balanced eating support and snacks, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and social-emotional health discussions to encourage a life-long healthy lifestyle.Game On! is an 8-week program, once a week for 90 minutes, and is offered throughout the year at schools and community centres throughout Greater Vancouver.Our volunteers are of all genders and come from diverse backgrounds.What is mentorship? Read all about in in the words of our Big Brother, Hari, here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/inspiring-stories/mentorship-explained-in-the-words-of-a-big-brother/Benefits:Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again! We organize fun activities year-round like water-skiing, sailing, and wall-climbing. Whenever possible, our organization provides activity ideas and free tickets and admission vouchers to Big Buddies and Little Buddies.As a volunteer, you can make a positive impact on the community, gain a sense of personal reward and fulfillment by contributing to a child's self-esteem, develop a more positive attitude, which leads to greater productivity at work and makes a new friend.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

No previous experience with children or youth required!

 

Benefits and Recognition:

Working with youthIntrapersonal skillsTeachingMentoringLeadership

 

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