Volunteering as a mentor to a child can be one of the most rewarding things you do. The Couples for Kids program provides a way for couples to share their time together with a child.
Couples can enrich their lives by spending time together and sharing in this unique two-to-one friendship with either a boy or girl. This friendship can help to broaden the life of a child and provides acceptance, guidance and support.
The agency strives to match each couple with a child whose needs correspond with the couple's abilities, interests, and preferences. After a match has been made, the Mentoring Coordinator will keep in touch and offer on-going support and guidance.
Being matched with a couple, (rather than just one adult), can benefit the child immensely by exposing him or her to a caring, respectful adult relationship.
Who are the Littles?
Children in our programs range in age from 6 - 16 years. Each child is unique, responsive, and has a need for a consistent, positive role model. As we are a volunteer service, our program is friendship based and is not designed as a form of intervention for serious individual or family problems.
How do I apply to become a Big Brother?
- Email us at shaw.ca or call us at (250) 374 6134 to request an Orientation.
- Drop by our office 821 Seymour St. for more information.