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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. We deliver impactful mentoring programs for local children and youth by creating meaningful opportunities that empower young people to thrive.

Our organization 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 St. Albert

Big Brothers Big Sisters in St. Albert is looking for volunteers just like you to be mentors to local children and youth. Mentoring is as easy as spending time with your mentee by participating in a variety of activities, such as riding bikes, reading, cooking, going to the park, doing arts and crafts or simpy sharing your hobbies—whatever your heart desires! All it takes to be a good mentor is to show up, be yourself and be a friend.

We support our volunteers throughout the entire process by providing training and guidance during the application and screening process, matching you to a like-minded mentee, and providing ongoing support to you and your mentee for the duration of your participating in the program.

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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