Meet Lee and Rachel, mentors in Big Sisters’ new Pumped for Post-Secondary program at Langara College. Through group mentoring, hands-on activities, and one-on-one guidance, they help high school students gain confidence, explore post-secondary pathways, and shape their own educational journeys.
Her Voice. Her Power. brought the community together for an evening of connection and reflection. Learn how consistency in mentorship and giving creates lasting impact for youth.
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman to travel to space. Her journey in science and dedication to learning remind us how mentorship, encouragement, and access to education can help young people explore their potential and imagine new possibilities for their future.
This International Women’s Day, we are proud to highlight Aashi, a dedicated Go Girls! mentor who has been volunteering for nearly two years. Through thoughtful activities and genuine connection, she helps create a safe space where youth uplift one another, build confidence, and grow together.
Rosemary Brown broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to a provincial legislature in Canada. This Black History Month, we reflect on her legacy and explore how mentorship at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland helps young people gain confidence, explore their goals, and create lasting opportunities.
International Volunteer Year 2026 recognizes the essential role volunteers play in building strong communities. At Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, 35,254 volunteer hours supported 574 youth through mentorship programs that foster confidence, connection, and long term impact.
On International Day of Education, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland highlights the power of youth as co-creators of education and the role mentorship plays in supporting learning, confidence, and post-secondary pathways.
As part of National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting Tegan, a Study Buddy mentor with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Over four years, her consistency, kindness, and encouragement helped a young person grow in confidence, curiosity, and connection, showing the lasting impact of mentorship built on trust and showing up.
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland launches Pumped for Post-Secondary, a first-of-its-kind pilot program in BC connecting high school students with post-secondary mentors, campus experiences, and guidance for life after high school.
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Awareness is the first step, but it’s not enough on its own. Today’s youth need more than knowledge; they need tools, confidence, and opportunities to act. In a world where identity, belonging, and safety are constantly challenged, girls and gender-diverse youth deserve spaces that go beyond conversation and lead to real change.
