Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland - Become a Study Buddy

Help a Little Sister learn! Make just a 6 month volunteer commitment and help your Little Sister Study Buddy meet her academic goals!

'Girls Need More Positive Role Models' Volunteer Campaign

Learn more about the Study Buddy Program.

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Study Buddy Tutor Qualifications:
•	You are a female who is 19 years of age or older (no upper age limit!)
•	You have been a resident of Canada for at least one year (or you are willing to provide us with an International Criminal Records Check).
•	You are able to commit to spending one hour a week with your Little Sisters for a minimum of six months.
•	You have a high school diploma.
•	You have some experience helping others learn.
•	You have some post-secondary education in-progress or completed.
•	You are mature, stable, reliable, respectful of others, and will be accepting of your Little Sister Study Buddy.
•	You are interested in helping a young girl between the ages of 7 and 17 improve her educational performance and reach her academic goals.
•	You are comfortable with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland's core values.

How to Become a Study Buddy:

1. Ensure that you meet all of the qualifications above

2. Submit a Study Buddy Application & Criminal Record Check

Download a Study Buddy application hereand submit it to Big Sisters (or call 604.873.4525 ext. 300 to have an application mailed/faxed to you). You will also need to obtain a criminal record check for yourself. (Note: if you have been a resident of Canada for less than one year you will need to provide Big Sisters with an International Criminal Records Check).

3. Attend a Study Buddy Training Session

Training Sessions are facilitated by a Study Buddy caseworker who will discuss how you become a Study Buddy tutor, what's involved in this volunteer role, our agency policies, communication and tutoring tips, Child Safety Training, and much more.

4. Attend a Screening Interview

A Study Buddy caseworker will contact you to schedule this interview. Once you have completed all of the above steps, your acceptance will be determined and you will be notified of the outcome.

5. Meet your Little Sister Study Buddy

Once you are accepted as a Study Buddy volunteer, a caseworker will look for a suitable Little Sister Study Buddy for you. Once you are matched, your caseworker will offer on-going support to you, your Little Sister Study Buddy and her parent/guardian through regular phone and in-person check ins.
"How long will it take before I'm matched with my Little Sister Study Buddy?" Depending on a variety of factors such as where you live, your interests, and the various needs of the girls on our waiting list, it may be some months before you are matched with your Study Buddy. Our Study Buddy staff work hard to make sure they find a compatible match for each Study Buddy - and sometimes that can take a bit of time - but we know it will be worth the wait!

Questions?
Call 604.873.4525 ext. 300 or email bigsisters.bc.ca.

Download the Study Buddy Application form here!