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Mentorship Matters: September is Big Brothers Bis Sisters Month

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Sep 26, 2025

What Kind of Mentor Are You?
Find out!

 

Every mentor is unique

Some bring energy and fresh ideas, while others offer steady guidance. Others simply show up, week after week, making all the difference. Curious to know your mentorship style?

Take the “What Kind of Mentor Are You?” quiz (facilitated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada) to discover your mentorship personality and see how your everyday actions help  a young person build greater self-esteem (just like Abby)

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton  & Area (BGCBigs) connects thousands of young people across Edmonton and surrounding areas to mentors like you every year! And, these volunteer mentors step up to inspire, guide and support them.

Why Mentors Matter

Mentors are more than role models; they’re trusted friends, advocates and motivators. Research shows that young people who have a positive mentor are more likely to graduate from high school, feel confident and pursue meaningful goals. For many, that single connection becomes the spark that ignites their future.

Inspiring Stories

Mentoring helped Abby* know her worth:

“Abby, a young person in our program who had been waiting for a mentor, was recently matched with her mentor (i.e., “Big Sister”). Abby, who faces challenges in building relationships and self-advocacy, has shown significant growth since the match. According to her mother, Abby is now more confident and better at standing up for herself. Recently, Abby shared how she used her allowance to buy matching necklaces for herself and her mentor, with inscriptions that symbolize their special bond.”

— Match Facilitator

How You Can Get Involved

Becoming a mentor doesn’t require perfection; it just requires consistency, empathy and a willingness to listen, show up, and be yourself.

This BBBS Month, we invite you to:

Mentorship changes everything. By celebrating our mentors and mentees this Big Brothers Big Sisters month, we’re not only recognizing their contributions but also calling on more community members to join the movement.

Start your mentorship journey today!

Apply to become a mentor at BGCBigs.ca/volunteer.

* Names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.