Find a Mentoring Program that suits your lifestyle
Community-Based Mentoring
Everyone can be a friend! If you have evening or weekend availability and want to make a real community impact, spend a few hours a week hanging out with a child who shares your interests. Playing sports, exploring the community, or just chatting – whatever you choose, you’ll make a big impact in a small amount of time. Volunteering is this fun!
Commitment: a few hours a week for one year
Activities: We provide you with initial suggestions, list of BBBS memberships and community activites to get you started! Spending time with your mentee can be as simple as going to the dog park, playing board games or baking a season treat.
1:1 Community Based
Community-based program (Big Brothers/Big Sisters) pairs you 1:1 with a child who shares your interests, allowing you to spend a few hours together each week at a time that works for both of you. Over the course of a year, you’ll build a meaningful relationship, develop new skills, and gain valuable long-term volunteer experience. By being a positive role model, you’ll not only change a child’s life—you’ll help strengthen the entire community.
Couples Match
You and your +1 can make a big difference together!
If you’ve been in a relationship for at least 2 years, you can team up to mentor a child who shares your interests. Spend a few hours each week enjoying activities that fit your schedule, with a one-year commitment. By modeling positive behaviors as a duo, you’ll create a lasting impact and build a meaningful connection that can change a child’s life.
In-School Mentoring
Be a positive influence in just one hour a week! Join a child at their elementary school for games, reading, or just talking about life. It’s a simple way to make a huge difference and see the impact of your volunteerism up close. This program is designed to make volunteering part of your routine- not only do you witness the ‘power of an hour’, you feel part of a much larger community between BBBS and the school.
Commitment: Throughout the school year- breaks on student holidays & summer! Note, due to permissions within this program no contact or visits are allowed outside the school facility.
Activities: If it’s a nice day- go to the playground! Free gym period? Shoot some hoops! We provide each school our mentors go to with an activity bucket! From arts and crafts to board games- if you and your mentee have activity requests let your coordinator know.
Adult ISM
ISM or In-school-mentor, 18+ and out of highschool
Great option for students or professionals with flexibility within their work day!
1 hour a week provide youth in elementary school with a friend to talk with and share the experiences of growing up!
High School ISM
Grades 10-12
Great option for students or professionals with flexibility within their work day!
1 hour a week provide youth in elementary school with a friend to talk with and share the experiences of growing up!
Group Programs
Join other mentors to support and inspire youth together! Group mentoring involves fun, interactive sessions where you can share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with a group of kids, creating a positive and supportive environment.
Commitment: 1-2 hours per week. 8-12 week sessions
Activities: Group discussions and activities focused on building self-esteem, teamwork, and positive life skills. Fun, interactive games, sports, and creative projects. Opportunities to share experiences, learn from peers, and develop new skills in a supportive group environment.
The Circle
Empower youth through community connection. The Circle focuses on building strong community ties, developing life skills, and having fun through recreation all within a supportive group setting.
Go Girls!
Help girls aged 12-14 boost their self-esteem, health, and well-being. Through games, discussions, and activities, you’ll guide them to make positive life choices and develop healthy habits.
Game On!
Encourage boys aged 12-14 to live active, balanced lives. This program promotes physical activity, healthy eating, and building confidence through fun and interactive group sessions.
