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Do you remember a person from your childhood
who you not only looked up to, but who brought a little magic into your life,
just by being there? Likely, it was someone other than your parents, someone you
respected, but who did not have an authoritarian, parental role.
Youth development experts agree that, in addition to their parents, children
need additional supportive, caring adults in their lives. Little Brothers and
Little Sisters-"Littles"-are children of school age have been given that
advantage, and have a friend there just for them.
Through their friendship with a Big Brother or Big Sister, Littles often
discover a whole new world of experiences, opportunity, and potential. Being a
Little can transform the life of a child, and have lifelong results. In fact,
research has shown that the shared experiences between Bigs and Littles have a
direct and lasting impact on young people's lives.
Bigs and Littles do simple things together-playing sports, seeing movies,
cooking, going over schoolwork, visiting museums, washing the car, taking walks,
volunteering in their communities, or just hanging out together. It's the
friendship that develops while doing these everyday activities that makes the
difference.
Big Brothers Big Sisters works closely with parents and guardians to match every
child with the right Big. Every volunteer is screened, trained, and supervised,
and professionals in youth development support each match to help ensure that
the relationship will be safe and rewarding for everyone involved.
Download application to become a
Big Brother or Big Sister
Volunteer Your Time
For our community-based program, you
must be willing to make a one year commitment to work with one child who comes
from a single-parent home. You will be asked to spend at least three or four
hours every other week with the child. During this time you can watch movies, go
to the mall, take walks in the woods, make cookies, take the pets for a walk,
etc... You don't have to spend a lot of money to make a big difference in the
life of a child who is at-risk.
Our school-based program requires you to meet with the child at his or her
school for one hour each week. You can read a book, have lunch together, help
them with homework, etc. The most important thing is that you be their friend!
Other Ways You Can Help!
Volunteers are always needed to serve
our organization. If mentoring is not your cup of tea, but you would still like
to be involved, we have other options available for you. We are always looking
for new people to serve on committees or to help implement special events for
youth. Periodically we also need assistance stuffing mailers or getting
information packets together.
Make a Donation
If you would like to make a tax
deductible contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you may click the button
above to donate using most Major Credit Cards, or you may mail a check or money
order made payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters to:
BBBS Of South Central WV
325 Sixth Avenue, Suite 101
South Charleston, WV 25303-1200
Make an online Donation Now!
If you donate to the United Way, you can specifically request your gift be given
to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the South Central WV.
If you have additional questions which are not answered by our website, please
call our office at (304) 746-7900
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