Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge is going to make 60 matches before the end of 2013.
Be 1 of the 60!
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We request a 1-year minimum commitment from our volunteers.
With 100+ kids still on our waiting list, we are in need of people like you.
- No experience necessary
- Flexible schedules, 1-2 hours/week
- Monthly support provided by staff
Some brief information about our programs:
- Community- Based Mentoring: Many relationships between Bigs and Littles fall under our Community- Based programs. These are one-to-one outings and activities, doing things they enjoy together, like:
- Taking a walk in the park
- Going to museum
- Listening to music
- Hanging out and talking
Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends and others get together with their Littles in the evenings during the week. All matches meet 2-4 times per month for a couple hours each time. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them.
- Site- Based Mentoring: These mentoring relationships take place regularly for 1 hour per week on the child's lunch, recess, or after school break at their Elementary school or after school program. The Big can spend time with the Little on the playground, in the library, or in the classroom working on assignments or playing games.
Both programs are in need of mentors; the choice is yours!
