The Big Sisters Mentoring Program matches Lower Mainland girls, ages 7-17, with a volunteer Big Sister in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.
For at least one year, each match meets once a week to spend 2-4 hours together. Matches enjoy doing a wide range of activities together including crafts, playing sports, watching movies and just hanging out!
We believe that each Little Sister benefits from the relationship formed with a caring, supportive woman as she gains self-esteem and confidence to make positive life choices.
Big Sisters are women over the age of 19 who commit to spending 2-4 hours once a week for at least one year with their Little Sister. Big Sister volunteers are screened by qualified professional staff counsellors and they receive training and ongoing support throughout their match. Become a Big Sister!
Little Sisters are girls between the ages of 7 and 17 who are interested in developing a friendship with a caring female mentor. Little Sisters can be referred to the program by parents, school counsellors, social workers, or other helping professionals. Many Little Sisters suffer from low self-esteem, social isolation, and a lack of enriching experiences as a result of poverty, family distress, abuse, loss or other life challenges. Just having someone to listen to them, have fun with them and tell them they are special can have a tremendous impact on these young girls. Refer a Little Sister!
Match Activities - Click here for activities ideas for matches!
Communities We Serve - Vancouver, Richmond, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Tsawwassen, and Ladner.
“The best thing about having a Big Sister is that I now have a very close friend to share my feelings and thoughts with. I no longer have to keep it all to myself. I love this program!" – Little Sister
“The best thing about being a Big Sister is knowing that I am giving my Little Sister a secure friendship when her world is unstable.” – Big Sister
Thank you to our Program Sponsors