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10 people are interested
Mentoring
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters - Winston-Salem, NC
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10 people are interested
Do you have hobbies and interests that you'd like to share with a child? Big Brothers Big Sisters gives you the opportunity to share time with a child doing some of the things that you already to do. For only one hour a week, you can make a BIG impact in a child's life as a positive role model, changing their lives for the better, forever.
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters - Winston-Salem, NC
Location:
107 Westdale Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27101, US
Mission Statement
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. will create successful mentoring relationships for all children in the service region who need and desire them resulting in individuals who will have brighter futures and make a positive impact in their schools, their workplace, and their communities.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. exists to empower children to reach their potential by continuously recruiting, developing, and training mentors to provide professionally supported, one-to-one Big Brother and Big Sisters relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring makes a huge difference for the youth it serves. Research consistently demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face. The most compelling evidence was found by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) , showing that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs;
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol;
- 52% less likely to skip school;
- 37% less likely to skip class;
- More confident in their schoolwork performance;
- Able to get along better with their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
107 Westdale Ave.Winston-Salem, NC 27101
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 20
- 1 hour each week
- Having fun!