BECOME A STUDY BUDDY MENTOR

Become a study buddy mentor

The Study Buddy Program provides a supportive one-to-one academic space for youth. Our goal is to create meaningful connections between you and your study buddy to improve self-esteem.

“My Little has really taken responsibility in school and started planning for her future after highschool. Seeing her dreaming big, and figuring out what she has to do to achieve those dreams makes me really excited and proud of her”

Step One: General Information
The program requires one tutoring session per week (one hour) for a minimum six-month commitment. Sessions take place at a mutually-agreeable location (e.g. library) with safe Covid-19 protocols or the sessions can be virtual after school or on weekends. The program runs through the summer depending on the needs of the Little Study Buddy and the match’s summer schedule. We encourage our new matches to continue to meet over the summer because even if they aren’t working on homework, they’re building a stronger connection.

The program strives to do the following:

Provide an academic role model to girls, non-binary, transgender and gender-diverse youth aged 7-19

Increase educational performance

Promote the importance of staying in school and increase school attendance

Enhance educational goal-setting

Decrease disruptive behaviour in school

Study Buddies work together to set appropriate educational goals for the Little. With the support of a Study Buddy tutor, Little Study Buddies are encouraged and equipped to improve their educational performance and meet their academic goals, which contributes to their overall self-esteem.
Step Two: Requirements
To become a Study Buddy mentor, you must be:

Age 19 or older woman, non-binary, transgender or gender-diverse individual

Mature, stable, reliable and respectful of others

Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an International Criminal Records Check)

Driver’s Abstract (if you will be driving the youth in your car)

Able to commit to spending one hour a week with your Little Study Buddy for at least six months (yes, occasional vacations and work travel are fine!)

Interested in helping a girl, non-binary, transgender or gender-diverse youth aged 7-19 reach their academic goals

Have a high school diploma and some post-secondary (in-progress or complete)

Have experience helping others learn

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English

As we work with vulnerable populations, vaccinations are highly recommended but not required
Step Three: Apply Now!

To access the application form, enter your info below!

Study Buddy: Become a Mentor Application Pre-Form

This form will create an automatic inquiry creation in Dynamics following volunteers who have entered their information on the pre-form.

First Name(Required)
Last Name(Required)
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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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.

Once we begin to process your application, you will receive an email to let you know that your references will be contacted.

Once all your references are complete, we will be in touch to register you for a virtual training session.

After you attend training, your caseworker will schedule an interview with you.

Finally, your application will be reviewed for acceptance.

Once accepted, your caseworker will begin to look for a Study Buddy to match you with. Our intention is to create meaningful and long lasting matches, as such we try our best to consider your preferences and the needs of your Study Buddy and their families. We try to match you with a Study Buddy who lives in your area that needs academic support in your preferred subjects and grade level and other shared interests, when possible.

Your caseworker will provide you and your Study Buddy with ongoing support and check-ins during your match.

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BECOME A STUDY BUDDY MENTOR

Become a study buddy mentor

“My Little has really taken responsibility in school and started planning for her future after highschool. Seeing her dreaming big, and figuring out what she has to do to achieve those dreams makes me really excited and proud of her”

Study Buddy: Become a Mentor Application Pre-Form

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