What our volunteer mentors are saying...
“Just seeing the amount of change I witnessed in my Little Sister in a few months of mentorship is enough to convince me of the incredible need and power of such a program.” – Big Sister

“I think my Little Sister Study Buddy changed the way she saw herself, and the way she saw learning. Initially, she was convinced that she was not smart enough. Nearer to the end of the year, there was a curiosity about things that was new, and great to be a part of.”- Study Buddy tutor

“One of our favourite things to do is sit and talk. We talk about my Little Sister’s friends, homework projects, far away countries and her bird. We spoke about the terrorist bombings on September 11th, why smoking is gross, and after her first sip of alcohol, why people drink if it tastes so bad and burns your throat.” – Big Sister

“The times I meet with my Little Sister Study Buddy are one of my week's highlights. When she understands a new kind of math problem for the first time, we both light up!” – Study Buddy tutor

“Every small thing that you do with Big Sisters makes a difference, both directly and indirectly in the lives of young girls. This is a program that keeps on giving, and is very near and dear to my heart.” – Big Sister

What our Little Sisters are saying...
“My Study Buddy makes learning fun! Before I was almost failing in math but now that I have Melanie I am getting A+ in all my tests!” – Little Sister Study Buddy

"I feel happier knowing I have my Big Sister. I used to hide behind my hair. Everyone has noticed that I pull my hair back now, because Brenda has opened me up." – Little Sister

“My Study Buddy and I do English and math together. I used to mix up to, too and two, but now I don’t – Judith gave me quizzes, which helped me remember.” – Little Sister Study Buddy

“I will always see my Big Sister as my mentor as I embark on my life. She is a compassionate woman who is caring and non-judgmental and she has helped me make positive life choices. Because I had Eva in my life, I had someone to talk to when I felt like I couldn’t talk to my mom and had no one else to turn to. I have no way of knowing what would have happened in my life if I hadn’t had a Big Sister to be my “safety net” – but I can assure that I would not have the self-esteem and positive direction for my life that I do today.” – former Little Sister

What our parents/guardians are saying...
“Since her involvement with the Big Sisters program, my niece has become a confident young girl. She feels safe and secure and has no problems in expressing on how she feels about any situation. I watched her come out of her shyness and there's no stopping her now!” – guardian of a Little Sister

“The Study Buddy program has given my daughter confidence through improved study skills, new problem solving and project research skills.” – parent of a Little Sister Study Buddy

“This year I have been coping with a cancer diagnosis and although it has been very challenging it has been helpful to know that my daughter has a Big Sister to mentor her and to socialize and do activities with. It has helped me to cope better and focus my energy on getting healthy.” – parent of a Little Sister

“For my daughter this has been a very positive experience. She really likes her Study Buddy and is doing a whole lot better in school. Thank you Big Sisters!” – parent of a Little Sister Study Buddy

Share your story with us!
Are you a current or former volunteer, Little Sister, or parent of a Little Sister?  If you would like to share your experience with Big Sisters with us, please contact Lisa Cloutier at 604-873-4525 ext. 306 or lcloutier@bigsisters.bc.ca.