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Welcome to our mentoring resources page – below you can find links to our training programs, additional learning and activity recommendations.
When we match youth with a volunteer mentor, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Make a BIG difference by giving a little time. Apply now and start your mentoring journey today.
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When we match youth with a volunteer mentor, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Make a BIG difference by giving a little time. Apply now and start your mentoring journey today.
Strong From the Start
Mentor Training
Join us for our volunteer orientation conducted over Zoom!
*Mandatory Training*
Developmental Relationship
Mentor Training
Join this group-training session over Zoom and learn why building a Developmental Relationship with your mentee makes mentoring more fun!
*Mandatory Training*
Activity Resources
In-Person Activities
Chatterblock Victoria – Find what events are happening around Victoria! Filter search by “free”, “kids”, “teen” and more. Visit chatterblock.com/events. Also available as an easy to use app.
CRD Events – Visit crd.bc.ca/about/events for upcoming nature outings and more! Also, check out the seasonal CRD Nature Outings and Events brochure which you can access via the CRD website.
Trails and Parks – Visit victoriatrails.com/trails or the CRD website for a list of hikes, and webvictoria.com/parks for a long list of local parks.
Groupon – If you are thinking of go-karting, mini golfing or some other paid event, check out Groupon to see if there is a deal available! Visit groupon.com/local/Victoria. Also available as an easy to use app.
Times Colonist Online – Visit http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/go to find the TC’s weekly events calendar.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region– Follow our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bbbsvictoria/ for our summer activity recommendations.
Virtual Activities
Virtual Activity Resources – including online art lessons, music classes, virtual museums tours and more.
Learn to code using star wars! https://code.org/starwars
Watch live streams of animals around the world. https://explore.org/livecams
Learn to draw with Disney animators. https://www.waltdisney.org/education/education-resources
Cook kid-friendly meals from this online collection. https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library
Learn about our solar system with NASA resources. https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-for-kids-and-families
Watch history documentaries for free on PBS. https://www.pbssocal.org/uncategorized/179-history-documentaries-you-can-watch-right-now-no-membership-required/
Earn your Be There Certificate through Jack.org https://betherecertificate.org/
Learn something new with Crash Course and complexly. https://complexly.com/
BIG Discounts!
Axe and Grind – Recommended for mentees aged 14+. 10% off regular price. Use discount code ‘Big10’ for booking over the phone or online. When booking online, the code will need to be added for each customer. https://axeandgrind.com/
Boulder House: 2 for 1 discount. Parent or guardian must sign waiver for youth under 18 (see website). Easiest to book sessions on website: https://boulderhouse.ca/. Applies at both Victoria and Langford locations. Bring your BBBS ID card.
Butterfly World – free admission for the mentor, admission charged for the mentee will be equal to their age. Bring your BBBS ID card.
Crag X Rock Climbing: Free equipment rentals for climbers, required to pay for day pass. Requires Mentor to pass Crag X belay test prior to climbing. Bring your BBBS ID Card, and review COVID-19 protocols before visiting.
Craigdarroch Castle: Free admission for mentees, 25% off for mentors. Email your MC to book tickets; booking times are for Friday, Saturday or Sunday at 10:15am, 11:15am, 2:15pm or 3:15pm.
Esquimalt Recreation Centre: 2 for 1 discount for drop-in activities only. Matches must call the Rec Centre at (250)412-8500 first to see current activities offered. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Fired Up: 15% off pottery painting. Bring your BBBS ID card.
Flying Squirrel: “The World’s Largest Indoor Trampoline Fun Park.” 50% Discount. Please phone at (778) 404-1778 to book. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Haunted Manor Mini Golf & Ping Pong Lounge – Youth admission rate for both match members. Use code: BBBSVIC when booking at: https://www.hauntedmanorvictoria.com
Interactivity Board Game Café: 2 for 1 discount. Bring your BBBS ID Card, and identify yourself as a BBBS match upon arrival.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre: 2 for 1 discount. For drop-in activities only. Matches must call the Rec Centre at (250)595-7946 first to see current activities offered. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Pacifica Paddle Sports: 50% discount when booking a double kayak or canoe, or 2 SUPs or single kayaks. This can be used for our daily rentals (2,3, 4-6 hours) from both locations. Use code: BBBS2023 when booking at: https://www.pacificapaddle.com/rentals. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Peacocks Billiards: $9/hour/table before 8pm every day. Identify yourself before renting the table. Bring BBBS ID Card.
Victoria Bug Zoo: 25% off for both mentee and mentor. Walk in only; a 5-10-minute wait may be required depending on availability. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Vikes Sports Games: 50% Off Vikes regular season games. Use Code: BBBS50F for field sports games (soccer, field hockey, rugby). Use Code: BBBS50B for basketball games. Tickets can be purchased online at govikesgo.com/tickets
Westshore Recreation Centre: 2 for 1 discount. For drop-in activities only. Matches must call the Rec Centre first at (250)478-8384 to see current activities offered. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
WildPlay – 2 for 1 discount. Walk in, or book ahead. Bring your BBBS ID Card.
Henderson Park 9-Hole Par 3 Golf Course – 2 for 1 discount. Pay for one drop-in admission & receive the second one FREE! Contact your MC to pick up coupon at BBBS office.
If you would like us to look into a discount somewhere else please let your MC know.