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16 people are interested
Become a Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Volunteer to become a Big and ignite potential in a local youth. Mentor a youth 2-4 times a month in our Community Based or Sync (Foster Care) mentoring programs. Our professionally supported, 1:1 mentoring programs have been shown to reduce alcohol and drug use in youth and increase school attendance and graduation rates.
More opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Location:
777 N Crusey St, B104, Wasilla, AK 99654, US
Mission Statement
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth
Description
We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each youth in our program achieving:
- Higher Aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships
- Avoidance of risky behaviors
- Educational success
Our Mentoring Works
National research has shown that the positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. Little Brothers and Sisters are:
- More confident in their schoolwork performance
- Able to get along better with their families
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
777 N Crusey St Ste. B104WasillaWasilla, AK 99654
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 times per month
- One year commitment