Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert

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42-600 Cook StreetSuite 200 BPalm Desert, CA 92211 United States

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Big Brother Big Sister Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Palm Desert, CA 92211

Think about the person in your childhood who shared new experiences and ideas with you. Regardless of who that person was, they introduced some magic into your world and your eyes opened like wildflowers! Big Brother and Big Sister volunteer mentors do just that --- they turn little bits of magic into big moments in a child's life. Carefully screened Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers are matched with children based on similar interests and hobbies. Volunteer Opportunities Our community based program offers volunteers the opportunity to meet with their Little Brothers and Little Sisters on their own schedule and participate in activities throughout the community. Volunteers in the program spend an average of eight hours a month with their Little Brother or Little Sister. Our site-based programs allow the volunteer to meet with their Little Brother or Little Sister at a designated site or school location for one hour a week. The site-based programs are located in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Mecca and Cathedral City. Please provide your cell phone # and email address. We need your cell phone in case our email response goes to your SPAM folder.

Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert

Flexible Schedule | Palm Desert, CA 92211

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides opportunities for volunteers of all ages to be friends to children who need extra time and attention to succeed in school and with family and peers. Volunteers 50 and older are needed to be site-based mentors to children whose teachers have referred them for individualized one-on-one concentrated time. Typically, an hour each week talking about what is on the child's mind, reading the newspaper together or puzzling over a class assignment, has a positive impact on the child's attitude about school and academic achievement, while putting a little fun and extra meaning into the volunteer's day and week. Volunteers enroll through Big Brothers Big Sisters and following an interview, references and a background check, are oriented to their local school and introduced to a little brother or little sister by BBBS staff. Regular support is available to assure that the relationship builds over time, and any logistical problems are resolved. Teachers report that children with Bigs have an improved attitude about school, better relationships with peer and adults, and improved academic performance. Following an orientation and screening, you will meet on a consistent basis with one child at a school near your home or place of work. BBBS staff will introduce you to your Little and provide advice and support to ensure that the relationship takes off. Ongoing staff support will be available and you will have an opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals for peer interaction and support. At the end of the school year, you will have the opportunity to stay in touch by phone and email, and/or be reconnected in the Fall semester with a child. Benefits: Training Please provide your cell phone # and email address. We need your cell phone in case our email response goes to your SPAM folder.

Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
Children & Youth

Flexible Schedule | Palm Desert, CA 92211

Volunteers needed to mentor youth. Spend one-on-one time as a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child who is in need of a positive role model. Commitment - 4 to 8 hours a month for a minimum of a year based on mutually agreed upon time between you and the child you are mentoring. On-going support is provided to all volunteers along with training and periodic group activities. Please provide your cell phone # and email address. We need your cell phone in case our email response goes to your SPAM folder.

Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022

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In our lives, each of us was touched by someone, other than our parents, who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives. By becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can do the same for a child. And you will both be forever changed by the experience.

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Our services are provided to children (between the ages of 6-18) and their families, generally on a One-to-One basis by volunteers who range in age from 16 - 100 years old.

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