Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria

CLUB CONNECT

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria has teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria to offer Club Connect. Bigs and Littles meet between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Wednesday evenings at the Boys and Girls Club Harbourside location to participate in fun-filled and supervised activities.

It's easy to get involved! Call (250) 475-1117 ext. 42 to speak to our Volunteer Intake Coordinator. Or fill out our Inquiry Form to find out more.

Commonly Asked Questions

Q: Who are the children that apply to your program?
A: Little Brothers and Sisters are children who, through the encouragement and a special one-to-one friendship with a caring adult, enhance their sense of belonging, self-worth, resiliency, and capacity to make healthy, well-informed decisions. They are between the ages of 7 and 13.

Q: Is there an age requirement to become a Big Brother or Sister?
A: Volunteers in the Community Mentoring Program must be at least 19-years old; however, there is no age limit.

Q: What is the time commitment for volunteering in the Club Connect Program?
A: Volunteers in this program spend two hours per week with their Little Brother or Sister. The commitment to this program is from Autumn until June.

Q: What if I will be away?
A: We know that life is busy outside of being a volunteer with us, and that from time to time you may miss some time with your match due to vacation, illness, business trips, etc. You can help ease that time by being open with your Little and your Mentoring Coordinator about expected time away and clear about return times.

Q: How do you match “Bigs” with “Littles”?
A: We take the time to get to know our volunteers and the kids in our program. We then carefully match Bigs with Littles based on a number of factors, including interests, personality, experience, age of child, etc.

Q: Will the staff at BBBS stay involved after the match is made?
A: Yes. It is mandatory to stay involved with the agency. This is the responsibility of all parties, including the Big, Little, and Parent/Guardian.

Q: Who should be a Big?
A: Big Brothers and Sisters in the Club Connect Program are caring adults who wish to provide encouragement and friendship to a child. They are people who are able to commit to spending two hours a week with a child from Autumn until June.

Q: Does the Club Connect Program cost anything?
A: No, there are no fees associated with any of our programs. The focus of the program should be on quality time being spent together, rather than exciting activities that cost a lot of money.

Q: What are the benefits a child receives from being involved in the Club Connect Program?
A: Studies show that mentoring relationships are proven to help boys and girls to:
· Develop increased confidence, self-esteem and hope for the future;
· Enhance their goals and expectations;
· Improve academic performance;
· Stay in school, and go on to further education;
· Improve their communication and social skills;
· Improve their interaction with peers;
· Avoid the use of illegal drugs and alcohol;
· Avoid the use of physical violence.

Q: Is there any training involved?
A: Yes. Once you have applied to our program, you will be invited to a training session. Topics such as abuse prevention, how to build self-esteem, volunteer roles and responsibilities, and asset development will be covered. Although a great deal of information is covered at this thorough workshop, please recognize that this is just a starting point in your learning as a Big.

Q: How will I know what to do with my Little?
A: We make an effort to match Bigs with Littles who have similar interests. The venue for the Club Connect Program is the Boys and Girls Club Harbourside, so matches will be able to use their facilities to do crafts, cooking, games and sport activities.

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	CLUB CONNECT Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria has teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria to offer Club Connect. Bigs and Littles meet between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Wednesday evenings at the Boys and Girls Club Harbourside location to participate in fun-filled and supervised activities. It's easy to get involved! Call (250) 475-1117 ext. 42 to speak to our Volunteer Intake Coordinator. Or fill out our Inquiry Form to find out more. Commonly Asked Questions Q: Who are the children that apply to your program? A: Little Brothers and Sisters are children who, through the encouragement and a special one-to-one friendship with a caring adult, enhance their sense of belonging, self-worth, resiliency, and capacity to make healthy, well-informed decisions. They are between the ages of 7 and 13. Q: Is there an age requirement to become a Big Brother or Sister? A: Volunteers in the Community Mentoring Program must be at least 19-years old; however, there is no age limit. Q: What is the time commitment for volunteering in the Club Connect Program? A: Volunteers in this program spend two hours per week with their Little Brother or Sister. The commitment to this program is from Autumn until June. Q: What if I will be away? A: We know that life is busy outside of being a volunteer with us, and that from time to time you may miss some time with your match due to vacation, illness, business trips, etc. You can help ease that time by being open with your Little and your Mentoring Coordinator about expected time away and clear about return times. Q: How do you match “Bigs” with “Littles”? A: We take the time to get to know our volunteers and the kids in our program. We then carefully match Bigs with Littles based on a number of factors, including interests, personality, experience, age of child, etc. Q: Will the staff at BBBS stay involved after the match is made? A: Yes. It is mandatory to stay involved with the agency. This is the responsibility of all parties, including the Big, Little, and Parent/Guardian. Q: Who should be a Big? A: Big Brothers and Sisters in the Club Connect Program are caring adults who wish to provide encouragement and friendship to a child. They are people who are able to commit to spending two hours a week with a child from Autumn until June. Q: Does the Club Connect Program cost anything? A: No, there are no fees associated with any of our programs. The focus of the program should be on quality time being spent together, rather than exciting activities that cost a lot of money. Q: What are the benefits a child receives from being involved in the Club Connect Program? A: Studies show that mentoring relationships are proven to help boys and girls to: · Develop increased confidence, self-esteem and hope for the future; · Enhance their goals and expectations; · Improve academic performance; · Stay in school, and go on to further education; · Improve their communication and social skills; · Improve their interaction with peers; · Avoid the use of illegal drugs and alcohol; · Avoid the use of physical violence. Q: Is there any training involved? A: Yes. Once you have applied to our program, you will be invited to a training session. Topics such as abuse prevention, how to build self-esteem, volunteer roles and responsibilities, and asset development will be covered. Although a great deal of information is covered at this thorough workshop, please recognize that this is just a starting point in your learning as a Big. Q: How will I know what to do with my Little? A: We make an effort to match Bigs with Littles who have similar interests. The venue for the Club Connect Program is the Boys and Girls Club Harbourside, so matches will be able to use their facilities to do crafts, cooking, games and sport activities.