Become A Volunteer

Little Moments Make A Big Impact

“As a university student I felt like my life was just beginning so when I was asked to mentor a young boy with some big challenges I reluctantly agreed, not sure what I could offer.

The basketball court felt like safe ground so in our first meeting I brought my ball and we hooped. At first, all that could be heard was the echoing sound of the ball against the hardwood, the backboard, and the rim. That was complimented with some “Nice shot” comments and before too long we were in a full-on conversation. We swapped stories about our families, our cultures, and things we loved to do. I heard myself sharing things I’d never talked about before.

Shoot arounds and games of H-O-R-S-E became our go to activity and revealed a side to my personality I never knew existed and a wisdom I hadn’t known I possessed.”

BGCBigs Programs

With multiple programs to choose from, finding the right fit for you, your goals and availability is easy.

For most programs, volunteers need to be 18 years or older, with the exception of our school-based teen mentorship program which is for high school students aged 16 – 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

JOURNEY TO BECOME
A VOLUNTEER

Ready to start the process of becoming a BGCBigs volunteer?
Follow the roadmap below!

Start

Learn More

Join one of our weekly, virtual open house calls to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and have all your questions answered by a BGCBigs team member. If our open house times don’t work for you, free free to schedule a time to connect with our Volunteer Recruitment staff directly.

Sign Up
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Apply

We’re so happy you are interested in being a volunteer! Please click the link below to complete your full application (including 3 references) so we can learn more about you.

Adults Apply Here Teens Apply Here
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Volunteering 101

This 30-minute online orientation from the Alberta Mentoring Partnership will introduce you to the core concepts of mentoring and what it means to be a mentor. Click the button below to create an account and complete your orientation.

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Let's Chat!

We’ll connect for 2-hours in-person (for Community-Based mentoring) or online (for all other programs) to get to know you, learn why you want to volunteer with BGCBigs, and make sure you’re in the best program for your skills, goals and lifestyle.

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BGCBigs Fundamentals

This 2.5-hour, in-person training session will equip you with the tools to be confident as you start your volunteer journey. With multiple sessions available each week, you can choose the time that best fits your schedule. For anyone looking to volunteer for our Youth In Care program, we will provide a 3-hour enhanced training session.

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Background Review

We’ll provide you with the paperwork to submit a Police Information Check and Child & Family Services Check.

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Reviewing

This is when we’ll connect with the three references you provided in your application.

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Ready to be Matched

Congratulations! You're now a volunteer with BGCBigs and you are ready to be matched with a mentee.

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Lets start mentoring!

Questions?

Danielle Newman

Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

online open house

Register to attend an Open House below: