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helpful hints
...for BIGS
- Compliment your "Little" as often as
possible
- Ask your "Little" to suggest outings that
interest them
- Put an emphasis on the importance of the
time you spend together as opposed to the amount of money which is spent
- If you've been matched for quite a while, it
is still important to find "new" outings fairly often in order to keep your
"Little" interested in the match
- Try to spend more time listening to your
"Little" than time talking to him/her
- It is important for you to keep in touch
with your Little between outings. Give them a call or send them an email to
let them know you care and to keep them interested in the match
- Be an advocate. Frequently remind your
Little that you are always there for him/her for support and for friendship.
- Try to vary your outings between fun
activities and educational ones
- Don't forget your "Little's" Birthday or
your match anniversary
- Send your "Little" a card when he/she is
sick or if an outing had to be cancelled or postponed for some reason
- Don't loan money to your Little or his/her
family members and don't borrow money from them
- Remember why you signed up to be a "Big." Do
everything you can to make it an enjoyable experience for both you and your
"Little"
- Don't break appointments unless it is
absolutely necessary. And if it is necessary, let your Little know about it
immediately
- Call your case manager with any questions or
concerns as well as good news and achievements
...for Littles
- Your "Big" would love to help you with any
problems you're having in school or with friends. Please feel free to talk to
him/her whenever you have something on your mind
- Look for activities that you would like to
participate in with your "Big" and discuss it with him/her as soon as you get
a chance to do so
- Don't forget that the most important thing
about your match is the amount of time you spend with your "Big", not the
amount of money which is spent
- You shouldn't ask your "Big" to take your
friends or relatives along on outings
- Don't borrow money from your "Big" or loan
your Big any money
- Every now and then send your "Big" a card or
a thank you letter in the mail just to show them how much you appreciate the
time they spend with you
- Be sure to remember important dates like
your "Big's" birthday and the date you and your "Big" were matched
- Try to be ready when your "Big" comes to
pick you up. It's not polite to make them wait on you while you find your
shoes, jacket, etc...
- Your "Big" is there to be your friend.
There's nothing wrong with giving them an occasional hug or a compliment to
let them know they are appreciated.
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