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Youth Volunteer? Click Here!
We are currently accepting youth volunteer applications.
Volunteers under 18 years of age are required to complete the Youth Volunteer Application form.
One-to-One Mentoring Programs
We are currently accepting volunteers for all programs. Note that program locations vary based on community needs.
“Bigs”
Community Matching
Community-based
Evenings and weekends – flexible
2-4 hours/week for a minimum 1-year commitment
“Big”
Couples
Community-based
Evenings and weekends – flexible
2-4 hours/week for a minimum 1-year commitment
In-School Mentoring
Student-friendly program
School-based, during school hours
1 hour a week for the school year
Big Steps to Success
Youth in care focused
Community-based
Evenings and weekends – flexible
2-4 hours/week for minimum 1-year commitment
PRISM
PRISM stands for Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring. PRISM connects young people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to mentors in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Coming soon!
Group Programs
2-3 Mentors per group will support between 8-12 young people.
Follows a fall, winter and spring term for offering – each term has 8 sessions.
Mentors must be available to commit to at least two terms out of the school year.
Group Program curriculum includes an additional training for volunteers
ADVENTURE CANADA CONNECTIONS
Newcomer youth focused
Daytime, school-based program (1-1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Student-friendly program
Offered fall, winter and spring
CULTURAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Daytime, school-based program (1-1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Student-friendly program
Offered fall, winter and spring (Halton only)
GAME ON!
Daytime, school-based program (1-1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Student-friendly program
Offered fall, winter and spring
GLOW
(GIRLS LINKING OUR WORLDS)
Student-friendly program
Daytime, school-based program (1-1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Offered fall, winter and spring
HOMEWORK CLUB
1:1 youth mentor and mentee program
After school hours 1-1.5 hours/week
October-April
Halton area only
Exploring Our Roots
Daytime, school-based program (1-1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Student-friendly program
Offered fall, winter and spring
Still Have Questions?
Volunteer Intake Team
Phone: 905-525-3860 Ext. 309
Email: Volunteerhh
@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca