Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Sports & Recreation
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
2501 Yale Blvd SE Suite 302Albuquerque, NM 87106 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.bbbs-cnm.org
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to match children with positive adult role models in a one to one friendship relationship.
Description
BBBS provides friendships between children from ages 6-14 with positive role models.
Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it! There are hundreds of kids in Central New Mexico who are waiting for a mentor who will stand with them and help them ignite their potential!
Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to create positive change in our community by matching youth with adult mentors to build powerful friendships. Volunteers tell us that being a mentor is one of the best experiences that they have ever had. It’s also not as time consuming as they thought it would be.
Our Mentor 2.0 program is for those 21+ and who hold an associates degree or equivalent work experience (or higher). You will be matched at either Amy Biehl High School or South Valley Academy!
Here are some things to think about:
- We ask that mentors email/message their mentees at least once a week and commit to volunteering for at least a year.
- You will meet your mentee once every 4-6 weeks at their school for a pizza dinner and programming during the school year.
- You are not alone in this. Your Big Brothers Big Sisters’ case manager and a network of volunteers will be there with resources, opportunities and support.
Interview, training, & background check will be required.
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(January 12, 2011)
I'm not sure what the problem was with the user below, but my experience with this group was completely different. I submitted my information and was contacted within a week to start the application process. The staff member made it clear that this was an intense process- the Agency is thorough because you are working one-on-one with a child. After the interview and finger printing at the office, they told me it would be a few weeks. Unfortunately, there was a small problem with my finger prints and I had to return to the office to re-do them, but the staff was extremely apologetic and it was very quick. I was matched soon thereafter.
The best part has been the support now that I am a volunteer here. They are extremely helpful with ideas, trainings, answering questions, or just listening to me talk about what I'm having problems with. Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters has changed my life, and I know it has changed the life of my Little Sister. 2+ years and counting!!!
(January 8, 2011)
When I first contacted BBBS through email, I received a reply through email and through telephone. This mix-up lead to two different contacts attempting to work with me and some confusion as to my actual identity! After clearing that up, I went through a lengthy application process and interview. I was told to attend a training, which I did - later I learned that I had not been accepted as a volunteer and should not have attended the training! Rather than calling me, I received an impersonal letter, and no explanation offered as to why they refused me. I continued to receive emails, however, about BBBS events. Talk about unorganized (and insulting).