BECOME A GO GIRLS! MENTOR

Become a mentor

Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is a group mentoring program that promotes positive self-esteem, confidence, friendships, active living, and much more. This program, which takes place within schools after school hours, is intended for students in grades 4-7 and is open to self-identifying girls and non-binary youth.

Being a Go Girls! mentor, you will get the opportunity to:

Improve your leadership, group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
Gain experience working with youth and group management within a school environment after school hours
Become part of the Go Girls! mentor community

“I feel that I made a lasting impact on the lives of youth and have given them tools to take on challenges in life.”

Step One: General Information
This eight-session group mentoring program is facilitated by 2-3 volunteer mentors who are screened and trained by Big Sisters staff. Research-based curriculum is provided by Big Sisters, and we encourage our mentors to be flexible with programming in order to meet the emerging needs of participants.

Go Girls! helps participants:
- Learn the tools and information they need to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Enhance their competence, confidence, and self-esteem regarding active living and healthy eating
- Build their leadership and life skills
Mentors use the program curriculum to lead activities and discussions for a group of 8-10 participants.
Step Two: Requirements
To become a Go Girls! Mentor, you should be:
- at least 19 years old
- A woman, non-binary, transgender or gender-diverse individual
- Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check)
- Available at least one consistent weekday for the eight-week term (Tues/Wed/or Thurs) during the program time (either during school time or after school)
- Passionate about healthy living, physical activity, and self-esteem
- Reliable, resourceful, and interested in building relationships with children
- As we work with vulnerable populations, vaccinations are highly recommended but not required
If you reside in Langley, please contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley

If you reside in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford or Chilliwack please contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters Fraser Valley
Step Three: Apply Now!

We warmly welcome applications year-round from those who would like to become a mentor for Go Girls!. We value all applicants and will be in contact on a first-come, first-served basis for the upcoming term.

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Go Girls!: Become a Mentor Application Pre-Form

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Please feel free to contact info@bigsisters.bc.ca with any questions.
Next Steps

You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. When we process your application, you will receive an email to let you know that your references will be contacted.

Once your application has been processed, a Go Girls Program Coordinator will be in touch with you to schedule an interview. After your interview, we will confirm your registration in the Go Girls! training session.

Once your references, criminal record check, and training are complete, your application will be reviewed for acceptance. Your Program Coordinator will provide you with ongoing support and check-ins during your placement.

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BECOME A GO GIRLS! MENTOR

Become a mentor

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1. Are you a self-identified woman, non-binary, transgender or gender-diverse individual (age 19+) interested in becoming a volunteer?