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80 people are interested
Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Hampton Roads
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads
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80 people are interested
What if every child fulfilled their potential? Think of how amazing that would be. Now, you have the opportunity to start more children on the path to big things by joining the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads mentoring team!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads is seeking adult volunteers to be caring, consistent and compassionate mentors. Mentors provide one-to-one individualized time and attention to a military affiliated child in their community or school. Bigs and Littles are matched based on shared interests and compatible personalities. In just a few hours a month you can be a positive role model, provide valuable support and encouragement, and give your Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. You will receive professional coaching to ensure that both you and your Little have a successful match.
Site based: 4 hours per month. You and your Little will meet for 1 hour per week at the school at a set day and time. Spend time reading, working on art projects, playing games, or just enjoying quality time talking to reach goals. Great for people with a set schedule that allows them to volunteer between the hours of 8am-3pm. 1 school year commitment. INTERVIEWS WILL START IN JUNE
Community based: 9 hours per month. A few times a month you and your Little will go on outings together and share activities that you both enjoy. Help shape a child’s future for the better by broadening their horizons and empowering them to achieve. Great for people that can commit more time but need the flexibility of scheduling times that are convenient for them and their mentee’s family. 1 year commitment from the time you are matched. Must have reliable transportation and valid car insurance in your name. Must not be deploying within the year and cannot be going on excessive underways if in the military.
To be a mentor, you must pass a background check, complete the application and orientation process and commit to mentoring for one year. For more information or to learn how to become a Big, please contact:
Program Manager, Erica Blanding at 757-392-5155 or eblanding@bigbrobigsis.com
More opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads
Location:
500 East Main Street, Suite 1540, Norfolk, VA 23510, US
Mission Statement
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Description
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampton Roads is seeking adult volunteers to be caring, consistent and compassionate mentors. Mentors provide one-to-one individualized time and attention to a military affiliated child in their community or school. Bigs and Littles are matched based on shared interests and compatible personalities. In just a few hours a month you can be a positive role model, provide valuable support and encouragement, and give your Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. You will receive professional coaching to ensure that both you and your Little have a successful match.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 East Main StreetSuite 1540Norfolk, VA 23510
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly for one year