In This Section: Program Options | What To Expect
PLEASE NOTE:
At this time, general intake to our Community-based programs are closed.
This includes our Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Sibling and PRISM programs.
However, we’re still accepting referrals to these programs through our Family Resource Network partners and Child & Family Services.
Please contact Tia Galarneau, Volunteer and Client Engagement Facilitator, for an application at Tia.Galarneau@bgcbigs.ca or call 780-264-7143.
Kids Are the Future
It’s so important for kids to have tools and supports they need to be successful. We know that sometimes parents and caregivers of all kinds can’t do it all by themselves and it’s important that you know we are here to help. Your concern for your child’s well being is demonstrated when you reach out to others.
Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children and youth between the ages of 6 and 24. Regardless of their circumstances and background, we have a program to meet their needs and help them grow into thriving young people. We do that by providing a variety of mentoring and after school programs. Ultimately, we want to provide kids with the healthy relationships and enriching experiences they need to understand their full potential and go out there and grab it.
Program Options
PRISM is a mentoring program designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Edmonton and Area.
The PRISM program matches children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ with an adult mentor who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ for a 1:1 mentoring relationship. Through regular outings, the match will foster a supportive, empowering, and fun friendship!
Community Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
Commonly known as Big Brothers Big Sisters, this program is where the volunteer mentor and mentee spend time together by participating in a variety of activities, such as riding bikes, reading, cooking, going to the park, eating ice cream. Matches will spend time together in their community at convenient times that work for them, typically in the evenings and on weekends
Mentees: Children and youth between the ages of 6-24.
Volunteer Mentors: Adults 18+
In School Mentoring Program
*Note: This program is currently not running, please check back at a later date.
The In-School Mentoring program is where volunteer mentors visit with their mentee, at their school, during school hours, and spend time doing homework, reading, playing games and talking. This program takes place at select schools in St Albert. Click here to see a map of schools that offer this program.
Mentees: Children and youth aged 6-17.
Volunteer mentors: Teens 16+ and Adults 18+
PRISM Program
PRISM is a mentoring program designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Edmonton and Area.
The PRISM program matches children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ with an adult mentor who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ for a 1:1 mentoring relationship. Through regular outings, the match will foster a supportive, empowering, and fun friendship!
Ages Served: Children and youth between ages 6 and 24.