Volunteer Compass Volunteer Compass Step 1 of 3 33% The Volunteer Compass is an easy-to-use tool designed to point you in the right direction, helping you find the perfect mentoring program that aligns with your availability, interests, and values. By answering a few quick questions, you’ll receive a personalized recommendation for a program where you can make a meaningful impact and empower the next generation! Are you able to commit to at least 1 year of volunteer mentorship?(Required) Yes No Due to the nature of our mentoring programs and the positive impact that stability and consistency has on young people, BBBSPY requires all volunteer Mentors commit to a minimum of 1 year (or 1 school year). Since you are unable to make that commitment you are welcome to review details about our Events and if you are interested in volunteering to help with these events, please contact BBBSPY Info to learn more. What type of mentorship best suits your personality?(Required) I’m looking for a one-on-one mentoring opportunity. I’d prefer a group setting where there would be other volunteers around to support. I’m open to either one-on-one and group options. When are you available to volunteer?(Required) I am mainly available during the weekday (i.e. 9am-5pm) I am only available on evenings and weekends. I can be available any time. Select the option that best describes your current schedule.(Required) I have a regular, consistent schedule that rarely fluctuates during the year. I have a schedule that varies week to week and includes some days, evenings, and weekends. I have a rotating or continental schedule (ex. 3 days on 3 days off). I do not have a work schedule and can be available anytime. What demographic would you be best suited to volunteer with?(Required) Boys and male-identifying youth Girls and female-identifying youth I am open to working with youth with any gender identity. Are you able and willing to drive as part of your volunteering?(Required)Some programs require volunteers to have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Yes, I have a valid G2 or higher license and access to a reliable vehicle No, I am not willing or able to drive as part of my volunteering. Would you like to work with a specific community?(Required) Yes, I am most interested in mentoring Black youth. I myself identify with this community. Yes, I would most like to work with newcomer youth. Yes, I am most interested in mentoring youth from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. I myself identify with this community. No, I do not have any preferences for a community to work with. THE VOLUNTEER COMPASS WILL PROVIDE YOUR MOST SUITABLE OPTION(S) BELOW.Based on your selections, you might be best suited to volunteer as a:Big Sister in our Community-Based 1:1 Mentoring Program.Big Brother or Big Buddy in our Community-Based 1:1 Mentoring Program.Big Sister in our Community-Based 1:1 BCAC Mentoring Program designed specifically for Mentors and Mentees from Black communities. Big Brother or Big Buddy in our Community-Based 1:1 BCAC Mentoring Program designed specifically for Mentors and Mentees from Black communities. In-School Mentor in our In-School Mentoring Program where you will have the opportunity to mentor a child one-on-one in a local elementary school.BCAC In-School Mentor in our BCAC In-School Mentoring Program designed specifically for Mentors and Mentees from Black communities where you will get to mentor a child one-on-one in a local elementary school.Group Mentor in our Group Mentoring Program designed to engage groups of youth and volunteers in fun community-based activities.Game On! Mentor in our Game On! group mentoring program designed to empower boys and male-identifying youth. Go Girls! Mentor in our Go Girls! group mentoring program designed to empower girls and female-identifying youth.Conversation Club Mentor in our Conversation Club group mentoring program designed to empower newcomer children and youth.Mentor in our brand new PRISM program designed to empower the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This program is still in development, but we encourage you to reach out to PRISM Coordinator, Laura Elkind to learn more about how you can get involved. Please note: If no program options are visible, your selections do not fit our current services. Please consider altering some of your responses or reach out to Program Manager, Sue Kowalchuk to discuss your options. PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
