Help a young girl reach her academic goals in just 1 hour a week as a Study Buddy tutor!
Learn more about the Study Buddy Program here.
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We Value Diversity - Big Sisters welcomes the participation of women of any race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.
It's EASY to become a Study Buddy tutor! In just 6 steps, you'll be matched with a girl in a one-to-one tutoring match that will have a BIG impact on her academic and personal life...and on yours!
STEP 1
Check that you meet the basic Study Buddy qualifications:
- Age 19 or older
- Canadian resident for at least 1 year (or able to provide us with an International Criminal Records Check).
- Able to commit to spending 1 hour a week with your Little Sister Study Buddy for a minimum of 6 months (yes - you can certainly go on vacations or travel for work occassionally!)
- Interested in helping a girl (aged 7-17) reach her academic goals.
- Have a high school diploma.
- Have some experience helping others learn.
- Have some post-secondary education - completed or in-progress.
- Be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
- Comfortable with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland's Core Values.
STEP 2
Read through "THE BIG INTRO" presentation for Study Buddies.
STEP 3
Submit your Study Buddy Application Form & Criminal Record Check (Download application form here or call 604.873.4525 ext. 300 to have one sent to you)STEP 4
Attend a Study Buddy Training Session (once we receive your application we'll contact you to register you for a Training Session)
Step 5
Attend an interview with a Study Buddy caseworker (once we receive your application we'll contact you to schedule your interview)STEP 6
Meet your Little Sister Study Buddy! Once you've completed the steps above and your application is accepted, we'll begin looking for a Little Sister for you (we try to match you with a Little Sister who lives in your city!). Once you are matched, your caseworker will provide you with on-going support through regular phone and in-person check-ins.
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. And if you still have questions please contact us at 604.873.4525 ext. 300 or bigsisters.bc.ca.