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ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas (Austin)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is in need of photographer volunteers! BBBS hosts monthly events for matches, volunteers, donors, and community members. We also coordinate match and group photoshoots for social media, banners and printed material, senior photos, and keepsakes!

Upcoming dates:

  • Bowl For Kids: April 25 & 26 at Highland Lanes
  • Graduation photoshoot: May 25th
  • Scholarship Ceremony: June 1, 7-9pm, Downtown Austin Public Library

About our events/needs:

  • Posed and candid photoshoots
  • Monthly match events at our office or in the community
  • Happy hour events
  • Ice Ball Annual Gala
  • Bowl For Kids Annual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising event at Highland lanes -
  • And more!

You might be a good fit for this opportunity if you:

  • Study photography in school,
  • Have experience taking photos of individuals and large groups
  • Enjoy taking pictures at events
  • Enjoy attending and support nonprofit events
  • Have general editing abilities
  • Comfortable working with confidentiality and media releases

Perks of volunteering with us:

  • Free BBBS swag,
  • Free attedance to private/ticketed events,
  • Receive service hours for school, work, or resume building,
  • Practice for school or work,
  • Ability to use approved pictures for work or school!

About BBBS:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas exists to help children succeed in life. We do this by matching children ages 6 and above with caring adults who serve as mentors, advocates, resources, and guides. Volunteers commit to meeting with their Littles 3 to 4 times per month for a minimum of one year. Our professional staff are there every step of the way to solve problems and support each match’s success.

BBBS serves approximately 800 children in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties each year. Our proven model of one-to-one mentoring helps kids build the skills and capacities that lead to lifelong success.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas (Austin)

Location:

4800 Manor Road, Building K, Austin, TX 78723, US

Mission Statement

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Description

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas exists to help children succeed in life. We do this by matching children ages 6 to 16 with caring adults who serve as mentors, advocates, resources, and guides. Volunteers commit to meeting with their Littles 3 to 4 times per month for a minimum of one year. Our professional staff are there every step of the way to solve problems and support each match’s success.

BBBS serves approximately 1,000 children in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties each year. Our proven model of one-to-one mentoring helps kids build the skills and capacities that lead to lifelong success.

Our Impact:

BBBS has served children in Central Texas for more than 46 years. Many have the odds stacked against them, but with the help of their mentor, they are taking steps to a brighter future.

Children thrive with a mentor in their life. Research shows that youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program have more confidence, earn better grades and demonstrate better social skills than their peers. They are also less likely to use drugs or alcohol, skip school, become parents at an early age or exhibit violent behavior.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

4800 Manor Rd.Bldg. KAustin, TX 78723

(30.29666,-97.69021)
 

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Photography
  • Audio-Visual

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • 2-5 hours

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