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259 people are interested
Big Brothers Big Sisters | Become a Big!
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
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259 people are interested
Become a Big! Big Brothers Big Sisters is a one-to-one mentoring program for children 7-14. Each volunteer, or 'Big', is matched with a child, or 'Little' based on gender identity, interest and location. We are looking for men and women in any of these counties: Cook (IL), Lake (IL), DuPage (IL), and Lake (IN)
Community Based Mentoring (flex):
Bigs and Littles spend quality time on fun, appropriate and parent approved outings like sharing local culture, exploring new educational opportunities, or developing new skills and hobbies. Outings are on your schedule, 2-4 times a month for a minimum of one year. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers full support of this match through the training and an assigned Match Support Specialist who will check in with you on a monthly basis.
Click here to apply today!: https://bbbschgo.org/volunteer-inquiry-form/
Click here to register for orientation: https://donate.bbbschgo.org/event/bbbsmc-volunteer-orientation/e196425
Site Based Mentoring (structured)
Facilitated programs occur in a group setting on a specific day and time. Each program includes time for relationship building, a structured activity and free time. Mentors and mentees do not have in-person contact outside of the program. Every program is unique and hosted at a site near you.
Click here to apply today!: https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/f/SB_Volunteer_Application
Click here to find a Site Based program near you: https://bbbschgo.org/programs/?to_map=yes
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a fully supported program with real results. Just a few hours of your time every month can make a real impact on a youth's life near you. It is such a fulfilling opportunity and I thank you for thinking of us!
Become a Big and change TWO lives!
Contact Casey Nunes, Brand Manager with Questions:
nunes@bbbschgo.org or 779-800-9136.
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
Location:
560 W. Lake Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago's mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) carefully matches children and youth "Littles," with positive volunteer mentors, whom we call "Bigs." Throughout the course of their mentoring relationship ("match"), we monitor and support the match, providing safety and quality measures, as well as outcome-based activity ideas and goals. Through the Community Based Program and a variety of Site Based Programs, all Littles receive consistent, long-standing support from a mentor and their dedicated BBBSChi match support specialist.
Matches spend time together engaging in outcome-based activities that intentionally focus on increasing social skills, developing positive behaviors while avoiding risky ones, developing self-esteem, combating isolation, enhancing academic engagement and performance, and planning for the future. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2023
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 times per month, for at least 12 months