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Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of children in our community.  Our volunteers can enroll in a program that suits their lifestyle so the ensuing friendship will be meaningful and fun!

Community Mentoring

In the Community Mentoring program mentors have the opportunity to spend 2-4 hours per week with a school aged child for 1 year.  Couples as well as adults aged 19 to 65plus have been successfully matched and made a wonderful difference in a child’s life. All volunteers are carefully screened and matched. Training and ongoing support is provided by BBBSCVI staff.  Be prepared to be appreciated and to have lots of fun!

In-School Mentoring

In-school mentors met with their matches at their school for 1 hour per week. Matches are made for all or part of the school year. The Staff at the Elementary schools match BBBSCVI In-school Mentors with those children they feel would most benefit from a attention of a Mentor. Teens as well as adults and seniors enjoy being In-school mentors. All In-school mentors are carefully screened and matched.  Training and support is provided by BBBSCVI staff. Teen mentors receive additional training and support.  The busy schedules of senior mentors can be accommodated.  School can be a wonderful place to be!!

Group Mentoring

BBBSCVI offers group programs for school aged children. For example a Go Girls group was enjoyed by some preteen girls in 2009. Groups are often organized with one session a week for 6-8 weeks. Adults and teens who would like to volunteer to help with a group program are encouraged to call BBBSCVI Program staff. All volunteers who assist with groups are carefully screened and matched. Group leadership and direction to volunteers is provided by BBBSCVI staff.  Don’t think that volunteering  for a six weeks can’t make a big difference – we know the positive difference you can make!