Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Agency Policies & Info for Volunteer Mentors

Equal Rights Policy - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, disability (physical and/or mental), sex, sexual orientation, age, or political belief. We strive to reflect the community we serve and promote equal access to our services. We are committed to employment/volunteer equity and equal opportunity within the agency. It is our ongoing responsibility to identify systemic and other barriers to participation in the Big Sisters agency and programs and to take steps to rectify any discriminatory policies or practices. We're committed to:

*	informing employees, volunteers and clients of our anti-discrimination policy;
*	reflecting diversity in our public communications;
*	reflecting the diversity of our community in our clients, staff and volunteers;
*	offering on-going training and education for our membership to help eliminate discrimination regarding race, sexual orientation, culture, ability, religion, class;
*	maintaining a process whereby grievances can be addressed; and
*	evaluating the effectiveness of this policy through regular reviews.

If you have any questions about Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland's policies or procedures please contact your Big Sisters counsellor/caseworker or contact Lisa Cloutier, Director of Operations, at 604.873.4525 ext. 306.