Be A Difference » Better Living http://www.beadifference.com Be aware. Be inspired. Be different. Sat, 15 May 2010 16:54:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters http://www.beadifference.com/2009/01/big-brothers-big-sisters/ http://www.beadifference.com/2009/01/big-brothers-big-sisters/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:03:07 +0000 scott http://www.beadifference.com/youcan/?p=57 Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country — including yours.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.

Our Mentoring Programs Work

National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our youth mentoring programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:

• More confident in their schoolwork performance

• Able to get along better with their families
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school.

Website: www.bbbs.org

How you can get inolved

Volunteering is fun! Being a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do.

Quick Steps to Become a Big

Here are the quick and easy steps we’ll walk you through:

1. Inquire Online. Inquire today to speak with a match specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters.
2. Apply. Ready to take the next step right now? Complete the online application. This will help speed up the process. Alternatively, after you inquire online, a match coordinator will contact you to complete the application offline.
3. Interview. A match coordinator will interview you in person.
4. Background Check. Child safety is our priority, so we’ll review your records to ensure you’ll be a good fit for our program.
5. References. You’ll need to provide at least two references of people we can talk to about your ability to be a mentor.
6. Matching. We will review the kids in your area who need a Big Brother or Big Sister and find the best fit for you. Depending on your gender and the kind of child you’d like to work with, matching may go very quickly or take some time. Making the right match is important to our commitment to form lasting relationships.

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Find out all about BBBS on their website »

News from BBBS

Sources:
BBBS website — bbbs.org

If you’ve had experience with BBBS as a “Big” or a “Little” please share your experiences below.

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