Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, and (in certain programs) partnering site-based staff, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

Game On! is a group mentoring program for boys aged 10-13. Game On focuses on physical activity/sports, healthy eating and positive self-esteem. Each Game On session involves discussion, games and physical activity. Programs consist of 7-1 hour long sessions. 

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

• successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, and criminal and vulnerable sector check)
• participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization.
• maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match
• be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness
• place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth
• be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

• have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change
• be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with
• be collaborative, patient and positive
• function within the guidelines of the Agency
• support the mission of the Agency