Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin

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Children & Youth
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227400 Rib Mountain Dr. Suite GWausau, WI 54401 United States

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http://www.bbbsncw.org

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School-Based Mentoring

Flexible Schedule | Wausau, WI 54403

School-Based Mentoring involves volunteers offering children individualized time and attention on a consistent basis, with the venue being the child's school rather than the community. School Districts that you can volunteer at include: Abbotsford, Athens, D.C. Everest, Marathon, Merrill, Mosinee, and Wausau. Volunteers and children meet regularly during the school year - typically each week, utilizing the resources available within the school: computer labs, the library, the gym, a classroom, or the schoolyard. Whether they play board games or read the newspaper together, their relationship promotes a positive school experience for the child: good attendance, positive peer and adult relationships, a positive attitude, and academic enrichment. As the friendship evolves over time, volunteers and children discover ways to make school and learning fun. When matches continue from one school year to the next, volunteers experience the satisfaction of watching their Littles achieve success in school. During the summer hiatus, matches may exchange letters, email messages, or phone calls, or attend an agency-sponsored event.

Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Community-Based Mentoring

Flexible Schedule | Wausau, WI 54403

Community-Based Mentoring involves Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers providing children - our "Littles" - individualized time and attention on a regular basis, typically 2-4 times per month. During weekly or bi-weekly outings, filled with conversations and shared activities, they develop a relationship that helps children manage the everyday challenges that are part of "growing up." During the time spent with their Big, Littles gain new skills, explore new interests, and test behaviors that expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood. Over the course of time, children gain confidence in themselves, acquire new skills and competencies, and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others - all tasks that are a part of developing healthy maturity. Volunteers experience a sense of discovery and enjoyment as they see the world of possibility open up through a child's eyes. Children served in the Community Based Program live in the communities of Abbotsford, Athens, D.C. Everest, Marathon, Merrill, Mosinee, and Wausau.

Date Posted: 2024-04-15

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Mission Statement

To accomplish our vision, Big Brothers Big Sisters will: *Match children from primarily (but not exclusively) single-parent families with safe, responsible volunteer mentors. *Support and follow-up regularly these one-to-one relationships. *Develop personal commitment among board, mentors and staff. *Generate joyful enthusiasm among all concerned. *Create a sense of community within Big Brothers Big Sisters. *Educate the community about the role of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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For children that struggle socially, emotionally educationaly or behavioraly, Big Brothers Big Sisters will provide mentors who will foster positive experiences, build self-esteem and confidence, challenge individual growth and provide a sense of belonging. As a result, children's lives will be enhanced and their families will be strengthened.

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