Refer a little

Mentoring is Building the Confidence to Achieve More

Each time we pair a Little with a Big and empower them through our programs, we start something incredible – a life changing relationship built on friendship, trust and positive mentorship.

the process

For the Community Mentoring Program, parent/guardians participate in an orientation with a mentoring coordinator and submit an application for their child. The parent/guardian and their child must then each complete an interview and training session with the Mentoring Coordinator.

For the In School Mentoring Program, a teacher will refer a student to the School Liaison, who will send an application form home to the parent/guardian. The completed application form will go back to the school. The School Liaison and Mentoring Coordinator will then work together to schedule an interview and pre-match training with the child at their school.

Northern BC

In order to facilitate our program expansion throughout Northern BC, we’ll be working with nonprofit partners that already exist in each community. We’re excited to announce our first partnership with the Valemount Learning Centre to offer Big Brothers Big Sisters programming throughout the Robson Valley. We look forward to working with the staff of Valemount Learning Centre to initiate and execute BBBS programming in Valemount, and hopefully soon after, in McBride. For more information about our expansion please click here, and please reach out with any inquiries or questions regarding programming outside of Prince George.

Mentoring Programs

COMMUNITY MENTORING

1-4 HOURS/WEEK

Meaningful relationships between Bigs and Littles in your community

IN-SCHOOL MENTORING

1 HOUR/WEEK

Positive interactions at one of our participating schools

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GROUP MENTORING

TIME COMMITMENT VARIES

Join a variety of activities in the community or in local schools

 
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 Frequently Asked Questions

+ Who can be a Little?

Littles are children or youth that can benefit from a positive, adult role model. Littles in our programs could be referred to programs for any number of reasons, including low self-confidence, difficulties with peer interactions, or any other reason that they may benefit from some extra one-on-one time with a positive, consistent adult.

+ Who can refer a Little?

Child and youth referrals can come from parents/guardians, social workers, school counsellors, and/or other helping professionals. Teachers and other school staff make referrals for the In School Mentoring Program.

+ Can I refer/apply for my child or youth to be in multiple programs?

A child or youth can only be active in one on-on-one mentoring programs at a time. If your child has been accepted to a program, but a referral has been made for another, or you feel they would benefit from a different program, please contact your Mentoring Coordinator.

+ What happens after I refer my child or youth to a program?

Your Mentoring Coordinator will be in touch with specific details.

For our Community Mentoring Program, once our office has received your referral, an Interview and Pre-Match Training session is required for both the parent/guardian and the child.

For Group Mentoring Programs in the Clubhouse or at schools, Pre-Match Training will be conducted with the child, either before or on the first day of the Group.

Once accepted into a one-on-one program, your Mentoring Coordinator will start looking for a Big for your child or youth. Once accepted into a Group Mentoring Program, your Mentoring Coordinator will give you more information about Group Bigs and other Group details.

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