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Our Purpose
Big Brothers Big Sisters assists children in their social, emotional, and character development by providing carefully screened volunteers who serve as friends and mentors.
Our Programs
Community Based
Children
ages 6-12 living in single parent homes are eligible for this program.
The child's match will either be one-to-one or
with a married couple. They are matched according to interests and personalities. “Matches” spend quality time together every other week at times that fit both the parent and volunteer's schedule. Each match is monitored and nurtured by professional staff with a focus on child safety.
Site Based Adult Mentoring
Children
ages 6-12 regardless of family situation are eligible for this program.
The child will be matched with a volunteer at their school during
school hours. This program gives children the opportunity to improve their learning skills and self-esteem by matching them with adults who serve as mentors and friend.
Site Based High School Buddies
Children
ages 6-12 regardless of family situation are eligible for this program.
The child will be matched with a qualified high school student
who will meet with them in an after school program at a specified site.
Every high school buddy must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have reliable
transportation to the program site. This program also gives
children the opportunity to improve their learning skills and
self-esteem by matching them with a volunteer to serve as a positive role model, guide, tutor, and friend.
How Can I Volunteer?
Volunteers must complete an application and give three references, submit to a background check (excludes High School Buddies), be interviewed by a case manager, and complete our child abuse education and prevention training.
How Do I Get My Child Involved?
In the Community Based
program the parent must call the office to set up an interview with a
case manager. During the visit paperwork will be filled out, the
child and parent will be interviewed and both will be trained on child
abuse prevention.
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