In School Mentor

Volunteer Success; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization seeks volunteer mentors to help children in schools in Edmonton. As a mentor, you will dedicate one hour each week, following a structured five-part plan to engage with children through homework help and recreational activities. Your contribution can significantly impact the lives of these children, helping them achieve better outcomes in education and life. No specific experience or skills are required, making it accessible for many. Training and screening are provided.

Benefits

Personal growth and development

Positive perspective on life

Make a difference in the community

Improved mental and physical health

Increased happiness and energy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit partner schools weekly during a lunch hour.
• Follow the 20-20-20 rule while mentoring.

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.

Description

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. 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

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

When

Immediately

Where

On-site Address

Alberta, Edmonton and area

Edmonton and area, Alberta T5H 1P6

Causes

Children & Youth, Community & Social Services

Type of Volunteer

Individual 40-Hour High School Program

Type of Activity

Indoor, Physically Inactive, Physically Active, Outdoor

Good for Ages

Adult (Ages 18-54), Older Adult (Ages 55+)

Less Details

Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area

bgcbigs.ca

7808845921

Causes

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Communities we help & serve

Families (Adults with Children), First Nations & Indigenous People, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQ2+ Communities, People Living in Poverty, Children, Teens / Youth

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