Top Benefits
About the role
Summary
Be a mentor to a kid in their school and spend time doing homework, reading, playing games and talking during school hours.
Location
Address
Alberta, Edmonton and area
Edmonton and area, Alberta T5H 1P6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
In as little as one hour a week, you could change the life of a child forever. Bigs In School is an easy and rewarding way to get involved with a child. It allows volunteer mentors go into schools to spend an hour with a child once a week. One of the unique aspects of Bigs In Schools is that the time is guided by the 20-20-20 rule. Mentors and students spend 20 minutes getting to know each other or catching up, 20 minutes going over homework or reading, and the last 20 minutes participating in recreational activities. Bigs in Schools is a great program for volunteers to share time with a child during their lunch break or when working outside of a regular 9-3 school day. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during school holidays.
Children With Mentors Experience Incredible Life Benefits Such As
Becoming 80% more likely to finish high school
Becoming 2-4x less likely to bully, lie, cheat, steal or become involved in drugs and/or alcohol 78% of our kids coming from a family history of social assistance (parents depending on welfare, food banks, etc., to make ends meet) do not experience the same challenges in their adulthood Their life time income is $300,000 dollars more, on average, than youth who did not have mentors
Qualifications
There are no specific skills or experience required, however all volunteers are screened to gauge their appropriateness for our programs.
Benefits & Recognition
People who mentor
Gain personal growth and development
Have a positive new perspective on life Make a positive difference in the life of a child and the community See meaningful improvements in their own mental and physical health Report increased levels of happiness and energy
Deliverables / Duties
Once each week a volunteer will visit one of our partner schools (closest to them) during a lunch hour and follow the 20-20-20 rule outlined above. Volunteers will agree to maintain their commitment throughout the period of the school year (Sept or starting date - June).
Other Requirements * Police check * Child welfare check * 1.5 - 2 hour screening interview * 1.5 -2 hours volunteer training seminar * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Background Check Must be at least 16 Orientation or Training
Causes
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
Not the right fit? Search for In School Mentor jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Top Benefits
About the role
Summary
Be a mentor to a kid in their school and spend time doing homework, reading, playing games and talking during school hours.
Location
Address
Alberta, Edmonton and area
Edmonton and area, Alberta T5H 1P6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
In as little as one hour a week, you could change the life of a child forever. Bigs In School is an easy and rewarding way to get involved with a child. It allows volunteer mentors go into schools to spend an hour with a child once a week. One of the unique aspects of Bigs In Schools is that the time is guided by the 20-20-20 rule. Mentors and students spend 20 minutes getting to know each other or catching up, 20 minutes going over homework or reading, and the last 20 minutes participating in recreational activities. Bigs in Schools is a great program for volunteers to share time with a child during their lunch break or when working outside of a regular 9-3 school day. Matches do not meet over the summer break or during school holidays.
Children With Mentors Experience Incredible Life Benefits Such As
Becoming 80% more likely to finish high school
Becoming 2-4x less likely to bully, lie, cheat, steal or become involved in drugs and/or alcohol 78% of our kids coming from a family history of social assistance (parents depending on welfare, food banks, etc., to make ends meet) do not experience the same challenges in their adulthood Their life time income is $300,000 dollars more, on average, than youth who did not have mentors
Qualifications
There are no specific skills or experience required, however all volunteers are screened to gauge their appropriateness for our programs.
Benefits & Recognition
People who mentor
Gain personal growth and development
Have a positive new perspective on life Make a positive difference in the life of a child and the community See meaningful improvements in their own mental and physical health Report increased levels of happiness and energy
Deliverables / Duties
Once each week a volunteer will visit one of our partner schools (closest to them) during a lunch hour and follow the 20-20-20 rule outlined above. Volunteers will agree to maintain their commitment throughout the period of the school year (Sept or starting date - June).
Other Requirements * Police check * Child welfare check * 1.5 - 2 hour screening interview * 1.5 -2 hours volunteer training seminar * Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Background Check Must be at least 16 Orientation or Training
Causes
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
Not the right fit? Search for In School Mentor jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada