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We Care About Kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Albert is committed to the healthy development of all children.

We provide an array of mentoring programs to meet the needs of our community’s young people so they have the tools and supports they need to be successful in school and in life.

Our Impact

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Albert is a community-supported organization committed to the healthy development of children, youth, and their families by providing safe spaces, positive relationships, services, and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long-term success in life. 

Our mentoring programs seek to support vulnerable children and youth challenged by the impacts of poverty. Our organization also works in partnership with other community organizations to develop and deliver programs geared to specific populations, such as the immigrant and refugee community, the Indigenous community, and other vulnerable groups (e.g. 2SLGBTQ+ youth).

Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Strathcona County is looking for volunteers just like you – from all walks of life, from all ages, with all interests.  Volunteers interested in spending one hour a week during the day or on evenings with local youth in a one-to-one relationship.  We support all volunteer mentors through the entire process – from application to training, to matching you to the right program and guiding your relationship. If you are interested in more information regarding this volunteer opportunity, please contact Danielle Newman at danielle.newman@bgcbigs.ca or phone 780.884.5921.

Children with a mentor are:

27% less likely to start using alcohol

46% less likely to start using drugs

37% less likely to skip a class

52% less likely to skip school

78% of former mentees who came from a social assistance background don’t rely on social assistance as adults

What’s Happening

Become a Partner

Help us reduce the cost of being a mentor. If your business has a fun service or offering that our mentors and mentees would love and you can provide a discount or freebies, we’ll recognize your support! Fill out the form at the bottom of our Discounts & Freebies page to get started!

Clothing Donations

We have many clothing donation bin locations throughout Edmonton and Surrounding Area. Learn more below:

For questions: Email: pickup@renewcrew.com

Call Toll Free: 1.855.224.8181 or Text: 604.526.2447

Virtual Open House

We host a Virtual Open House every week, where you can learn about all our available volunteer opportunities.

News & Events

“You are more inspirational than you think”

*Note: When filling in the volunteer application form, please select “Strathcona” as your volunteer interest location.

 

Thank you to our local Partners & Sponsors!

FCS Strathcona

Heartland Alliance Church

BGC Strathcona County

Volunteer Strathcona

Iconium Media

Festival Place

Value Village, Sherwood Park

Recreation, Parks and Culture, Strathcona County

IMPERIAL

PEMBINA

Martins Bussing Ltd.

Vertex Resource Group

Questions?

Alexandra Jansen

Program Coordinator – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County

P: 780.566.2982
E: alexandra.jansen@bgcbigs.ca