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146 people are interested
Become a Big Brother or Big Sister!
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut
Please visit the new page to apply.
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146 people are interested
We're looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. Big Brothers are in high demand. Defend the Potential of a child by becoming a mentor.
For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives. And sometimes it’s as simple as playing video games, going to a museum, or just hanging out together.
More opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut
Location:
Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605, US
Mission Statement
OUR VISION IS THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut is a full member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The national agency was founded over 100 years ago to foster the healthy growth and development of children, helping them to reach their full potential. The federation of Big Brothers Big Sister agencies, comprised of over 250 organizations in all 50 states, is the largest national network of mentoring agencies. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the acknowledged leader in building relationships that unite children with committed volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut serves 40 communities throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Volunteer mentors are matched with children between the ages of six and fourteen. Children may remain in the program until the age of eighteen. Specific programs exist for children: -From single parent families; -Deemed at risk by law enforcement authorities; -Affected by a learning disability; -In need of contact with a healthy, stable couple; -Virtual Mentor. Additional programs utilize high school or college students as mentors. After school, on site mentoring programs are available in some locations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New Haven and Surrounding AreasNew Haven, CT 06511
DATE POSTED
November 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Twice monthly for one year