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6 people are interested
Become a Mentor to a Child! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater LA
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
We’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. Matches meet twice a month for 3-5 hours per visit. The goal is to get to know a wonderful kid, make a difference, and have fun as you learn together.
We are especially looking for volunteers in South Los Angeles, Long Beach, and the San Fernando Valley.
Big Brothers Big Sisters requires all volunteers meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be willing and able to make at least a one year commitment to the program
- Be willing and able to meet with your Little Brother/Little Sister at least twice a month for 3-5 hours a time.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and current car insurance.
- Have a safe driving record (no DUIs within the past three years; no more than two moving violations in the past year).
- Never been convicted of a felony
- No illegal drug use currently or within the last twelve months (this includes marijuana)
What are the next steps?
If you meet all the requirements above and would like an application, Please contact Sofia Varona, Customer Service and Intake Specialist, or sumbit an inquiry here and one of our team members will reach out to you soon to answer any questions you may have and help you get started.
Sofia Varona
Customer Service and Intake Specialist
Direct: 213-213-2426
Sofia.Varona@bbbsla.org
office hours: M-F 8am-5pm
http://www.bbbsla.org/
***Please note that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles only covers Los Angeles County, not Orange County or the Inland Empire. You'll have to contact their offices to get involved with BBBS.More opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
Location:
3150 N. San Fernando Rd. Ste. C, Los Angeles, CA 90065, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles makes meaningful, professionally-supported matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 6 through 18, throughout Greater Los Angeles. Many of the youth in this program come from extremely challenging circumstances at home, at school or in their neighborhood, yet they have enormous potential. With the support of their mentors, these students are beating the odds in BIG ways - many of them being the first in their family to go to college. 96% of the youth who have a Big Brother or Big Sister are graduating from high school and 94% of them are going on to pursue higher education. Founded by Walt Disney and Meredith Willson in 1955, BBBSLA is a leading non-profit in the Los Angeles community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Los Angeles CountyLong Beach, CA 90815
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2015
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Outdoor Recreation
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Two times a month for 3-5 hours (flexible)
- At least one year commitment to the program