Community Mentoring Program
Ages 7 to 18, all Identities
Our Community Mentoring program connects young people with volunteer mentors to spend time with them in the community once per week. Mentors and mentees share their interests and hobbies with free or low-cost activities in the community. Children and youth are mentored one-on-one by volunteers who can help them to navigate challenges, lend them a supportive ear and empower them to realize their full potential.
Parent/Guardian Application
Contact our Family Intake Coordinator
In-School Mentoring Program
Elementary School Students, all Identities
Our In-School Mentoring program connects elementary school students with teen or adult volunteer mentors to spend time with them at school once per week. Activity ideas and supplies are provided and matches can use school spaces like gyms and playgrounds. This program is available by referral only in select elementary schools throughout the Victoria Capital Region, Comox Valley, and Salt Spring Island.
Participating Elementary Schools
Contact our In-School Mentoring Team
B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Ages 9 to 15, female-identifying & gender-diverse students
B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is an inclusive group mentoring program for female-identifying and gender-diverse youth, ages 9 to 15. Groups meet at school once per week. Our trained mentors guide youth through activities, games, and discussions which focus on physical and mental wellbeing, practicing self-compassion, and building healthy relationships. Each session runs for 10 weeks.
In-School & Online Application Forms
Contact our B You Program Lead
Big Steps to Success
Ages 7 to 14, youth in care
Big Steps to Success is a one-on-one mentoring program for children and youth, ages 7 to 14, who are living in government care or have a kinship agreement. Volunteer mentors complete thorough screening and undergo training focused on building supportive developmental relationships with young people. They also receive additional training to understand the specific experiences and needs of youth in care.
Guardian/Caregiver Application Forms
Contact our Big Steps Program Lead
Not sure which program is right for your child?
Contact our Family Intake Coordinator
julia.ross@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region is committed to sustaining an environment where representation matters, diversity is celebrated and people of every race, religion, culture, gender and sexual orientation are welcomed. We acknowledge and honour the diversity of people, cultures, traditions and experiences, and we recognize and uphold the right of all individuals to respect, dignity, fairness, caring, equality, self-esteem and inclusion.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region recognizes and respects the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Esquimalt and Songhees), Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Malahat, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum), K’ómoks, Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN peoples, where we live, work and play.
Community Mentoring Program
Our Community Mentoring program connects young people with volunteer mentors to spend time with them in the community once per week. Mentors and mentees share their interests and hobbies with free or low-cost activities in the community.
Children and youth are mentored one-on-one by volunteers who can help them to navigate challenges, lend them a supportive ear and empower them to realize their full potential.
In-School Mentoring Program
Our In-School Mentoring program connects elementary school students with teen or adult volunteer mentors to spend time with them at school once per week. Activity ideas and supplies are provided and matches can use school spaces like gyms and playgrounds.
This program is available by referral only in select elementary schools throughout the Victoria Capital Region, Comox Valley, and Salt Spring Island.
B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is an inclusive group mentoring program for female-identifying and gender-diverse youth, ages 9 to 15. Groups meet at school once per week.
Our trained mentors guide youth through activities, games, and discussions which focus on physical and mental wellbeing, practicing self-compassion, and building healthy relationships. Each group session runs for 10 weeks.
Big Steps to Success
Big Steps to Success is a one-on-one mentoring program for children and youth, ages 7 to 14, who are living in government care or have a kinship agreement.
Volunteer mentors complete thorough screening and undergo training focused on building supportive developmental relationships with young people. They also receive additional training to understand the specific experiences and needs of youth in care.
Not Sure Which Program is Right For You? Contact Us
Julia Ross, Family Intake Coordinator & Community Mentoring Team Lead
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region is committed to sustaining an environment where representation matters, diversity is celebrated and people of every race, religion, culture, gender and sexual orientation are welcomed. We acknowledge and honour the diversity of people, cultures, traditions and experiences, and we recognize and uphold the right of all individuals to respect, dignity, fairness, caring, equality, self-esteem and inclusion.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region recognizes and respects the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Esquimalt and Songhees), Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Malahat, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum), K’ómoks, Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN peoples, where we live, work and play.
