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Group Mentoring Coordinator (12-Month Contract)

You are passionate about mentoring girls and gender diverse and Two Spirit youth. It’s your mission to create quality group programs and support our volunteer mentors so they can work towards helping participants develop a positive self-image and boost their self-esteem. You are a positive person who demonstrates self-awareness and has strong communication and presentation skills. You enjoy engaging with members of the community to build relationships that lead to potential partnerships or opportunities for youth and volunteer recruitment. You understand that monitoring mentoring relationships and instilling trust between volunteer mentors and program participants is key to ensuring safe and healthy mentoring relationships.

Big Sisters’ group mentoring programs include My Voice, My Power! and our flagship program, Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. My Voice, My Power! is a newly launched after-school mentoring program designed to support gender-based violence prevention through group mentorship activities. Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds focuses on promoting positive self-esteem, confidence, friendships, active living, and more.

These programs are currently tailored for students in grades 4–7 and are open to self-identified girls, as well as non-binary, trans, and Two Spirit youth. The Group Mentoring team is seeking an energetic, responsible, and positive individual with a strong commitment to our mission to join us. Our ideal candidate will bring a creative approach to program development, implementation, and monitoring, including the recruitment and screening of volunteers. They will oversee the overall operations and functions of all Group Mentoring Programs, ensuring their success and impact.

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Annual Report 2024

Big Sisters Annual Report 2024: Igniting Potential, Inspiring Change

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of transformative impact, community engagement, and future focused growth. Through the lens of Big Sisters mission to ignite, inspire, and unleash the potential of youth, the report showcases how Big Sisters has been working to empower girls and gender-diverse youth to reach their full potential. IGNITE – Building a foundation for the future Big Sisters strives to enable life-changing mentoring relationships that help youth realize their power and potential. In the first section of our Annual Report we share highlights from the year messages from Big Sisters 2024 Board Chair Carol Robinson and CEO Chantelle Krish Here and key figures from the last twelve months, including the following: […]

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A ‘Little’ goes a long way – Chelsea and Shaniya celebrate their 5-year milestone with Big Sisters

“I find Chelsea really fun and easygoing. I feel comfortable talking to her about things and appreciate her being such a good listener” Shaniya, Little Sister. Shaniya was just 8 years old when she was matched with her Big Sister Chelsea. Living with her Mom in Richmond, Shaniya, like many girls of her age, was referred to the Big Sisters program so she could find connection and support outside of the family unit as she moved through the journey from childhood to adolescence, navigating a pandemic and the transition to high school all along the way. Chelsea had just finished her studies in Halifax and was attending a Women in Business event in Vancouver when she first heard about Big […]

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My Voice, My Power

Become a Mentor with My Voice, My Power!

Introducing My Voice, My Power! We are very excited to announce that Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been awarded funding by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) for Power in Prevention, a gender-based violence prevention project. As part of the Project, Big Sisters is launching a new school-based group mentoring program for self-identified girls, non-binary and transgender youth called “My Voice, My Power!.”   The development of this program has included sector specific research, applied learnings from existing group mentoring programs at Big Sisters, and community consultation through focus groups, surveys, and the support and insight from a Community Advisory Council and Youth Advisory Council. The program will enable age appropriate, hands on learning activities that engage youth in […]

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Sign up today — Become a mentor this Fall!

Help youth reach their full potential Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland harnesses the power of mentorship to ignite the potential of self-identifying girls and gender-diverse youth, helping them to reach their full potential. This Summer, we are calling on women, non-binary, transgender or gender-diverse individuals from across the Lower Mainland to take the first step to becoming a mentor so they can be ready to Mentor in the Fall. Note: We have a particular need for mentors in Richmond, Surrey, Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) and Burnaby or anyone who can help youth with High School Math and Science!

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Supporting Big Sisters

How your contribution helps unleash the potential of youth

What do you think happens when you donate to a charity? What are you supporting and are you really making a difference? For many people, the decision to support a charity is a deeply personal one led by a desire to give back to something that is truly meaningful to them. The mission of an organization will align with their values, a touching story will speak to their heart or an injustice will spur them into action. Whatever the motivation, that feeling has been sparked. What usually comes next is a review of the credibility and impact. The equivalent of looking under the hood before buying a car. Is this organization transparent and trustworthy? Does my contribution matter and what […]

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Help a Little Sister put a Spring in their step this Easter Break

Become a Study Buddy – Just one hour a week can help a Little Sister reach their full academic potential.  Spring break is a time for students to knuckle down and take some time away from the regular pressure of school and prepare for the final push before exams. For some youth however, it can be a time of stress, confusion, and isolation. Unfortunately, not all girls and youth have access to adequate support when it comes to working on school projects, completing homework or getting the extra bit of encouragement needed to solve a math equation. We know that every student is different with unique skills, learning styles and challenges and we are on a mission to make sure […]

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International Women's Day

Driving Inclusion: The Transformative Impact of Mentorship

By: Chantelle Krish. As we commemorate another International Women’s Day, the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ reminds us of the ongoing need to create spaces where every woman feels a sense of belonging and empowerment. From boardrooms to classrooms, the call for inclusion echoes through every corner, urging us to embrace the role we all play in advancing gender equity.In business, fostering a culture of inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic advantage, and mentorship, both formal and informal, can help pave the way. Mentorship fosters inclusion by providing women with access to networks, guidance, and opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible, breaking down barriers and empowering them to advance professionally. Through mentorship, women can receive valuable advice, support, and advocacy, […]

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Power in Prevention

Empowering Futures: Big Sisters Launches ‘Power in Prevention’

“We need to empower young women so they can feel confident, safe, informed and supported in a world that can unfortunately come with significant challenges and threats”, Chantelle Krish, CEO of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Big Sisters is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, ‘Power in Prevention,’ generously supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). This initiative, funded through WAGE’s Women’s Program, aims to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the Lower Mainland, empowering girls and youth to forge healthy relationships, challenge gender stereotypes, and practice the safe use of the internet and online technologies. The Power in Prevention ProjectAt the core of this campaign lies a commitment to preventative measures and education to make […]

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