Big Brothers needed to meet growing demand in Greater Vancouver
CTV
Over the last few months, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver says the number of children in need of its services has risen, and the organization is ramping up its recruiting efforts to find adults to pair with children in need.
The rush is on to find Big Brothers in Greater Vancouver as demand grows.
Over the last few months, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver says the number of children in need of its services has risen, and the organization is ramping up its recruiting efforts to find adults to pair with children in need.
"We need volunteers," said Norman Galimski of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.
"We don't have enough, and it's a crisis."
The organization says Surrey has been hit the hardest by the lack of volunteers, as the number of children far exceeds the number of eligible adults, resulting in extensive waiting lists.
Due to shortage, the group has been forced close its program in Surrey to new families as it tries to recruit new Big Brothers.
The organization is looking for over 100 Big Brothers in Greater Vancouver, but immediately needs 30 just in Surrey.
