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12 people are interested
Red Sox Mentoring Challenge
ORGANIZATION: Big Friends Little Friends of Family Service Association
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
The Boston Red Sox want fans to "Step Up to the Plate!"
Click HERE to see a special video presentation.
(The following information has been excerpted from redsox.com)
A shortage of volunteers means thousands of kids are currently on waiting lists for mentors across Massachusetts.
To help bridge the gap, Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) has teamed up with the Boston Red Sox for the third year of the Red Sox Mentoring Challenge. At the helm as honorary campaign chairman is NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who serves on the board of MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.
If you've ever thought about mentoring a child but just haven't taken the next step - whether you want to simply learn more or to check out local programs - the Challenge provides you with the perfect opportunity.
Ready to Accept the Red Sox Mentoring Challenge?
Here are three easy ways to Step Up to the Plate and support youth mentoring:
1. Sign up for more information
2. Refer friends or family members . Forward this e-mail information to a friend or family member. Be sure to tell them to provide your name when they are contacted by an MMP representative so that you can be rewarded if they join the Challenge - even if you don't become a mentor!
3. Get your employer involved . Many companies across the state help their employees experience the power of youth mentoring. The Red Sox Mentoring Challenge can help your employer get involved too.
If you successfully engage in the Challenge, you'll not only experience the power of mentoring, but you'll also have the opportunity to earn:
* Red Sox tickets
* Limited-edition Challenge t-shirt
* A tour of Fenway Park
* End-of-the-season recognition event; and
* Other incentives
The Family Service Association Big Friends Little Friends community mentoring program is asking YOU to take the Red Sox Mentoring Challenge! We need to reduce our waiting list of "Littles" by 40 and match them with caring role models like you. Step Up to the Plate. Mentor a youth in the Greater Fall River area and make a difference in your community!
Do you wish to get involved with the Challenge through the Big Friends Little Friends program?
Find out more about Big Friends Little Friends :
Contact Big Friends/Little Friends at
508-730-1138 ext: 3244 or BFLF@frfsa.org
Visit our agency website at www.frfsa.org
More opportunities with Big Friends Little Friends of Family Service Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Big Friends Little Friends of Family Service Association
Location:
101 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720, US
Mission Statement
It is the goal of the Big Friends Little Friends mentoring program to create and sustain positive relationships among caring, volunteer adults and youth from the Greater Fall River area who need support.
Big Friends Little Friends aspires to help youth grow in their ability to Care for others and themselves, Competence in daily living, and Confidence in themselves simply by their having this positive relationship with a supportive adult mentor in their lives. You can be the difference in a child on our waiting list!!!
"Mentor A Child, Make A Difference!"
Description
Big Friends Little Friends (BFLF) is a quality, community-based mentoring program administered by Family Service Association. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children in the Greater Fall River area by matching them with adult mentors who can provide them with one-on-one support and supervising their relationships to help promote healthy outcomes.
Big Friends spend just 3 to 5 hours a week, bi-weekly or monthly, doing things with their Little Friends that friends normally do together...talking, laughing, playing, and just having fun! Mentors are encouraged to make at least a one-year commitment to their mentee to ensure a more stable and beneficial relationship.
When you sign on as a volunteer with the Big Friends Little Friends program you:
- Get the chance to be a role model and mentor a wonderful child in the Greater Fall River area!
- Get credit towards school/church community service projects (if applicable)!
- Gain valuable direct care experience with children!
- Gain volunteering experience for professional resumes!
- Gain the support of quality program staff to assist you in strengthening your mentor-mentee relationship every step of the way!
- Get the opportunity to attend exciting, group events such as bowling parties, zoo and museum trips, holiday parties, etc.!
- Have the opportunity to become involved with our Friends For Ages, intergenerational program!
- Become a great asset to the program and the community!
- Have lots of fun with a child who looks up to you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
101 Rock StreetFall River, MA 02720
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- 3 hours twice a month