We usually don't deviate too far off of the political news of the county, but as a favor to a wonderful organization, we have decided to make an exception for none other than "Big Brothers, Big Sisters"....Ross is a full fledged Big Brother, and I am not as worthy, and struggle with my time management, but I do the lunchtime mentoring - all I do is go to lunch with a little girl twice a week....so if you know of anyone who can help tell them to look at this:
We NEED You!
Big Brothers Big Sisters is urgently seeking mentors to fulfill its goal of 40 mentors before Sept 1st.
All you have to do is eat lunch with a child at a local school, twice a week.
Without mentors, our program will not last.
Things to know:
· There’s almost no one so busy that they can’t find a way to fit in an hour a week.
· You can always help by spreading the word at your workplace, neighborhood, church, etc…
· Anyone over the age of 18 can be a mentor. No special skills required.
· These meetings take place during your lunch break from work.
· This is a great volunteer experience for retirees.
Some Facts:
· A new study finds that adults mentored as children through Big Brothers Big Sisters are more likely than peers with similar backgrounds but who were not involved in the program to have a four-year college degree, household incomes of $75,000 or greater and strong relationships with their spouses, children and friends.
· School-based mentoring is not a tutoring program. However, research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in school:
o 58% improved their school performance
o 65% showed higher levels of self-confidence
o 55% had a better attitude toward school
Contact Info:
Tiffany Johnson
In- School Match Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters
1225 West Main Street
Danville , VA 24541
434-334-7622
Fax: 434-791-3781
Email: Tiffanybbbs@dancom.com
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