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ORGANIZATION: Big Friends Little Friends of Family Service Association
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71 people are interested
Big Friends Little Friends is a mentoring program that pairs adults, typically 18 and older, with children, ages 7 - 14, to form mentoring relationships and friendships (teens who are at least 17 years with 6 months of driving experience and parent's permission may also participate). Big Friends (mentors) spend 3 - 5 hours a week, or every other week, with their Little Friend (mentee) doing things that they enjoy doing. Some of our mentoring pairs go for walks in the park, some cook creative dishes at home, and others play basketball together. Whatever it is that you choose to do with your Little Friend, you are choosing to make a real difference in his or her life! Do you remember being a child and thinking that no one understood you, that nobody listened to you? This is your opportunity to let a young person know that you do understand, that you are listening!
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will make an impact on the community, an impact on a young person, and an impact on your own life, call us or email us today!
Remember, "To the world you may just be somebody, but to somebody you may just be the world!"
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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