HELP US IGNITE THEIR POTENTIAL
Become a mentor with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Our Mentoring Programs
Are you looking to be part of a community that’s supportive, caring, and inclusive? Big Sisters volunteer opportunities are available for the Study Buddy, Big Sisters, and Go Girls programs to harness the power of mentorships to ignite the potential in girls, non-binary, transgender and gender-diverse youth in the Lower Mainland of BC.
Mentoring Can Change Lives
Over 90%
of people who were mentored as a child, say they are happy and confident as adults
Interested in becoming a mentor? Let’s get started!
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Study Buddy Mentorship Program
Our Study Buddy Program provides 1:1 mentoring with an academic focus for youth between the ages of 7 – 17
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Big Sisters Mentorship Program
Our Big Sisters program provides supportive 1:1 mentoring relationships for youth between the ages of 7 – 17
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Big Sisters Group Mentorship Programs
Our Group Mentorship Programs promote connection, wellbeing and self-esteem in Lower Mainland schools.
Questions About Our Mentorship Programs?
We’re here to help! Check out our comprehensive list of frequently asked questions.
Why Mentoring Matters
We believe that every person has unlimited potential and individual strengths. But not everyone has the opportunity to be connected with others to create lasting relationships. Because building strong relationships requires honesty, consistency, and respect, we know that fostering these important connections will help create brighter, and healthier futures. Through our mentorship programs, we offer a safe space to create meaningful, life-changing relationships that ignite the power and potential in not only our mentees, but also our mentors’ lives.