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High School Big Buddy
Mentors Needed
Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is excited to
announce that another great year is in the works for the Big Buddies
after-school program. This is the thirteenth year the program has
been in place. The Buddies program is a nine-month commitment
where high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer to work
with and mentor elementary aged children two times per month.
During these meetings the high school students, under the supervision
of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on
different educational and recreational activities. The program
continues to promote social and educational enhancing activities, as
well as personal safety.
High school mentoring programs have become a widespread component of
many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies.
Studies prove that children from who spend time with a positive role
model are more likely to become healthy, productive adults. The
Big Buddies program has proven beneficial not only for the “Littles”
but for the high school volunteers as well.
In addition to our after-school program, the agency has over 100
community-based matches throughout Shelby and Darke County. These
matches meet together twice a month for outings which are planned
around the volunteer’s schedule. The goal of the
community-based program is to match a vulnerable child with an adult
mentor, who can serve as a positive role model, and expose the child to
enhancing and uplifting activities. There are still over 40
children waiting for a Big Brother or Sister in the program, so now is
the time to think about how you could put a little magic into the life
of a child!
If you are interested in becoming a mentor in our High School Buddies
program or the community-based program, please call 547-9622 or
492-7611 or logon to our website at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org
for more information. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby &
Darke County is a United Way member agency and an affiliate of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America.
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