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 excellent 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).

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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

📌 In School Mentor (Edmonton)
🏢 Volunteer Success
📍 Edmonton