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More about Becoming a Wisdom Champion


Wisdom Champion™ Mentors are men and women with life experience who volunteer their time and knowledge to support and encourage the university/college program facilitators and the Grade 7 participants.

Time Commitment for Wisdom Champions

  • A minimum of seven hours of training and the option to attend up to another 18 hours of training
  • Seven 2.5-hour program sessions (including preparation and debrief time) with a minimum commitment of four sessions held after school each week in a Metro Vancouver elementary school
  • One 3-hour Debrief over Dinner on completion of the program

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed year-round for either fall or spring sessions.

  • Fall sessions run from mid-October to late November/early December.
  • Spring sessions run from mid February to late-April.

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

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