Become an After School High School Volunteer: Be a Big Brother or Big Sister.
To become a Big Brother or Big Sister in our after school or Lunch Buddy mentoring programs, volunteers should contact our office to find out which elementary schools are participating in the programs.
Lunch Buddy mentoring programs accept senior citizen volunteers to mentor the children during their lunch period.
After School high school student volunteers should check your high school schedule to see when our representatives will be in your school during the month of September. However, at any time during the year you may download a Volunteer Application Packet directly by clicking on button on the left.
Complete and sign the forms and mail them to our office. Upon receipt of the application students will be contacted to schedule an interview, and receive information about training. We ask that volunteer BIGS make at least a semester commitment to the program.
Volunteer Advantage: Volunteering touches everyone in some way. Both the volunteer and the child benefit grow and are changed by the experience. Sometimes the results of volunteer efforts are immediately apparent. Oft the effects are realized long after the experience is over
High school students, you will not only be helping a child, becoming a BIG is a great way to:
- earn community service hours
- try out a new career
- add to college and job applications
Senior volunteers not only have a lot to give, they get a lot back. They experience:
- a personal sense of accomplishment
- lower rates of depression and better overall health
- greater self esteem and a sense of purpose
If you are interested in being a positive role model and a friend to a child, our after school and Lunch Buddy mentoring programs could be perfect for you.
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