In School Mentor

Volunteer Success; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community mentorship program in Alberta, Canada, seeks volunteers to mentor children during school hours. Volunteers will spend one hour weekly following a structured engagement model, positively influencing children's lives. No specific qualifications are required, although a police check and training seminar are mandatory. The program is designed to foster personal growth while benefiting children's educational outcomes. Join us to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Benefits

Personal growth and development

Positive community impact

Recognition for volunteer work

Qualifications

• No specific skills or experience required, but screening for appropriateness.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Visit partner schools once a week during lunch hour.
• Follow the 20‑20‑20 rule of engagement.
• Maintain commitment throughout the school year.

Job description

Summary

Be a mentor to a kid in their school and spend time doing homework, reading, playing games and talking during school hours.

What you’ll be doing

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. Volunteer mentors go into schools to spend an hour with a child once a week, guided by the 20‑20‑20 rule: 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. This is a great program for volunteers to share time during lunch breaks or after regular school hours. 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 do not experience the same challenges in their adulthood
• Their lifetime 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

• 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 (September to June).

Other Requirements

• Police check
• Child welfare check
• 1.5–2 hour screening interview
• 1.5–2 hour volunteer training seminar
• Alberta Mentoring Partnership Certificate

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.

Location

Alberta, Edmonton and area – Edmonton and area, Alberta T5H 1P6.