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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.
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*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
Value Village, Sherwood Park
Recreation, Parks and Culture, Strathcona County
Questions?
Alexandra Jansen
Program Coordinator – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County
P: 780.566.2982
E: alexandra.jansen@bgcbigs.ca