Big Brothers And Big Sisters Wanted!

The Big and Little typically meet twice a month at a time that is convenient to both the child and mentor. Activities vary based on the interests of the Big and Little. Some favorite activities are hiking, sporting events, theater and just ?hanging out?. A meeting at a library to do homework ......

Skills:
The professional supervision provided by the social workers and staff is vitally important to the success of the one-to-one mentoring match. The process of becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister involves an orientation, an interview, fingerprinting and driver?s record screening (a Big cannot have more than 4 points on his/her driver?s license) along with a comprehensive training session. Big Brothers and Big Sisters must be 21 years of age. The process of becoming a Little Brother or Little Sister involves an interview with the family that explores the strengths and challenges for the child and his/her family. The matches, made through this process, determine the best Big for each child. Each match has a dedicated social worker providing advice and encouragement as needed.

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