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18 people are interested
Change a Child's Life - Be a Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley
Please visit the new page to apply.
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18 people are interested
Becoming a mentor is a fun, life-changing experience! We call our mentors Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Bigs and their mentees (Littles) embark on new adventures, leading to strong bonds and life-enriching experiences for both. When you become a Big, you are positively influencing the trajectory of a child's life.
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley
Location:
308 College Main St., College Station, TX 77840, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley 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
Since 2002 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley (BBBS-BV) has addressed our community’s most pressing youth issues, strengthened the community, and built a tradition of success for adolescents facing adversity through meaningful mentoring relationships. More than 300 youth are paired with caring adult mentors in our community each year. Over time a strong relationship develops between the child and volunteer which helps to improve communication skills, motivation, academic performance, decision-making and many other resiliency factors in at-risk youth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
308 College Main St., College Station TX 77840College Station, TX 77840
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Meet with mentee 2-4 times a month (4-8 hours a month) for at least one year.