| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2427 |
| Organization | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria |
| Position | Mentor - Big Brother - Community Mentoring Program |
| Impact Statement | Make a BIG difference by giving a LITTLE time. Spend two to four hours each week helping a child/youth reach their full potential. Have fun together, encourage them to try new things, talk to one another, and become friends. |
| Description |
Our volunteer mentors are caring and responsible individuals who: - Model honesty, truth and respect for others. - Have a genuine concern, interest, and enthusiasm for children and youth. We ask you to provide the names of three to four references. They should be 19+ years of age and be able to speak to your character. We need: - Spouse/Partner or Family Reference. - Personal Reference, i.e. long-time friend, neighbor, colleague, etc. - Employer/Supervisor Reference, past or present workplace. - Vulnerable Sector Reference. Only if you have worked/volunteered with children, people with disabilities or elderly persons in the last 5 years Volunteer Mentors don't need: - Money - we encourage no/low cost activities. - Experience - your interest, enthusiasm and genuine concern for children are what matters most. - A vehicle - we can match you with a child/youth who lives close by. |
| Training Details | Volunteer mentors are required to attend an orientation/training session, COVID-19 training and you will also be invited to on-going workshops once you are matched with a child. You'll have a trained staff member supporting you at all times. No experience necessary. |
| Working Conditions | You and your mentee will be spending time together from a virtual platform (telephone, face-time, Skype, etc) until the restrictions from COVID-19 have been lifted. Once that occurs you can meet with your mentee anywhere in the community - this includes your home, movie theatre, beach, playground, recreation centres - wherever you both enjoy spending time. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening |
| Time Detail | Volunteer Mentors commit to being in the program for one year (from the date of being matched with a child). You'll meet once a week for two to four hours. You and the child (or child's family) will set the schedule but you typically get together in the evening or on weekends. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children/Youth, Recreation/Sports |
| Skill(s) | Verbal Communication, Motivate Others, Respect, Flexibility, Playing |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | http://bbbsvictoria.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Aman Saggu |
| Phone | 250-475-1117 Ext. 40 |
| Address | 230 Bay Street Victoria, V9A 3K5 |