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We Care About Kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County 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 Strathcona County 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

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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!

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