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High School Students
Needed for Local “Big Buddies” Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is excited to
announce their 19th year of programming for their after-school “Big
Buddies” mentorship program. Fun and energetic high school
students are needed for the 2018-2019 school year to mentor local
elementary students. This is a wonderful opportunity for high
school students to give back to their community, receive service hours
toward graduation requirements, be eligible for scholarships, add the
experience to employment applications, and make a difference in the
life of a child.
Big Buddies is a nine-month commitment where high school freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer two times per month to
mentor elementary students. During these meetings, high school
students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work
with one or two children on different educational and recreational
activities. This year’s curriculum is entitled “Mindfulness:
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies” and will focus on brain development,
social & emotional growth, nutrition, and exercise.
High school mentoring programs have become a widespread component of
many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies.
Studies prove that children who spend time with a positive role model
are more likely to become healthy, productive adults. Big
Brothers Big Sisters has a vision for all children to achieve success
in life. Their 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. By
partnering with parents, guardians, volunteers, and others in the
community; BBBS is held accountable for each child in their program
achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships,
avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. The Big
Buddies program has proven beneficial not only for the “Littles”, but
for high school volunteers as well.
If you or someone you know would like to become a Big Buddy and make a
difference in the life of a child, please contact Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby & Darke County at 937-492-7611, 937-547-9622 or
go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information. Big
Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit, United Way member agency.
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