Brave Circles is a ten-month mentorship program for girls ages 12-15. Brave Circles exists to see teenage girls empowered and equipped to develop their character through stable and healthy relationships with their mentors and peers.

The program consists of 3 main components:

Mentors and mentees meet 1-on-1 at least two times a month to:

• Plan and do recreational activities together (i.e. hiking, movies, coffee, etc.)
• Plan and do life-skill building activities together (i.e. budgeting, cooking, laundry, etc)
• Set and work towards accomplishing goals

Mentors and mentees meet together bi-monthly to share a meal, learn fun new skills, and complete other activities together. These gatherings are held to teach the following:

• Fun recreational activities (painting, make-up, beading, etc.)
• Health (eating, exercise, mental health, etc.)
• Interpersonal skills (communication, healthy boundaries, etc.)
• Other life skills (time management, resumes, cooking, etc.)

Mentors gather bi-monthly together for:

• Peer support (share experiences, connect, encourage, etc.)
• Education and skill development (goal setting, cultural humility, active listening, etc.) 

• Meet with a mentee at least twice a month 
• Attend a monthly gathering
• Ten-month commitment required, around 6-8 hrs each month
• To become a mentor, please first fill out the application at the bottom of this page

There are many ways you can get involved:

• Lead a workshop and teach the participants a new skill/something you are passionate about (ex. calligraphy, pottery, baking, etc.) 
• Help with set-up, clean-up, or food preparation
• No time requirement. You can help with as many bi-monthly gatherings as you want

• Receive and mange all documentation
• Process receipts for reimbursement and honorariums
• Ten-month commitment required, around 3-5 hrs each month 

• Pray that the mentees experience God’s love, transformation, belonging, community, and that their needs are met
• Pray that mentors would have wisdom, discernment, empathy and kindness in their mentoring relationships. Pray that they would be a transforming influence in the lives of these girls
• Pray that the right mentors and mentees would be paired together
• Pray for donations and the right community connections to be made

• If you know people who would be a good fit for the program (mentor, mentee, other volunteering) please recommend the program to them. 

To get involved with Brave Circles as a mentor or mentee, fill out the application below and email your completed application to brave@salvationarmyvancouver.com.

If you want to chat more about Brave and discuss how you could get involved, please fill out a contact form by clicking the button below.

We can't wait to connect with you!