Executive Assistant

About Learning Buddies Network  

Learning Buddies Network (LBN) is a BC-based grassroots service charity that provides free one-on-one mentoring for elementary students who need support in reading and math. Students are typically identified by teachers and community partners as children who would benefit from additional academic and social-emotional support, and whose families may not be in a position to access paid tutoring due to social, linguistic, geographic, or economic barriers.

LBN recruits and trains high school, post-secondary, and community volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors. Through consistent one-on-one support, children build literacy and numeracy skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of belonging. At the same time, youth volunteers develop leadership, communication, and community service skills.

LBN is currently in a period of growth, with expanding school partnerships, Indigenous programming, donor stewardship needs,...