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What does BBBS do?
Are
these troubled kids?
What is
mentoring?
What values does BBBS look for?
What does BBBS
expect to accomplish?
What’s in it for the
Little?
What’s in it for the Big?
What’s in it for
our community?
How do I know this works?
What would be expected of me as
a Big?
Why should I volunteer? |
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What does BBBS do?
We help develop mentoring friendships between children (“Littles”) and adult
volunteers (“Bigs”) in our local community.
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Who are
the children? Most of the children are in single
parent homes with a parent who believes their child would benefit from a healthy
relationship with an adult. TOP
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Are
these troubled kids? No. Our Littles come to BBBS
because they have a parent who cares enough to want them to share the insights
and experiences provided by a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister”.
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What is
mentoring? Mentoring is simply guidance through
friendship. Mentors are not tutors, psychologists or saints. They are people
with good values who share them with others they care about.
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What values does BBBS look for? We believe the
simple core values embodied by good citizens from all walks of life include:
Dreaming Big, Working Hard, Playing Fair, Having Fun and Making a Difference.
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What does BBBS expect to
accomplish? Our goal is to support
every Little’s chances of becoming a productive, caring citizen of
tomorrow. TOP
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What’s in it for the Little? First, a friend, of
which none of us can have too many. Second, an adult who, by
example reinforces positive values.
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What’s
in it for the Big? First, a friend, of which none
of us can have too many. Second, a young role model who will help you remember
how to play. TOP
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What’s in it for our community?
Every child
pointed down the road to responsible adulthood makes our community a better
place to live. Our Littles are simply kids whose parent want and need help
making this a reality. TOP
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How do
I know this works? Several pieces of research tell
us that mentoring helps children become independent and productive; and you know
from your own experiences that having people care about you was important to
your development. TOP
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What would be expected of me as
a Big? Bigs are simply people who enjoy and care
about kids. Your most important contributions are your sincere interest in your
friendship with your Little and your time. A couple of hours, 3 to 4 times a
month sharing fun activities will keep your friendship alive and growing.
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Why
should I volunteer? To help a child, a family,
your community, and to have some fun in the process.
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