Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Africa, November 2007
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships
with proven results.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States .
We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for
more than a century, developing positive relationships that
have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18,
in communities across the country - including yours.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.
You can get involved today by volunteering or by
making a donation.
"I give to Big Brothers Big Sisters
because I know my money goes directly to helping kids."
Our Mentoring Programs Work
National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters
mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in our youth mentoring programs,
Little Brothers and Sisters are:
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- More confident in their schoolwork performance
- Able to get along better with their families
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school.
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 6 through 18 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships. We have volunteer programs in communities across the country — including yours.
Matches come together through our two essential programs:
- Community-based Mentoring : For as little as an hour a week, Bigs and Littles meet in their community to share fun activities … stories … and a little bit of themselves.
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Site-based Mentoring : Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries and community centers, to talk and have fun. It's not about being a tutor … it's about being a friend.
 How a Big becomes a Big (and a Little a Little)
A lot of things have to happen before we make a
match. After they express an interest in our
volunteer opportunities, all our Bigs go through
a thorough background check and careful
interview process. Then we match Bigs and
Littles based on location, personalities and
preferences. And we provide full support for our
volunteer programs along the way — so that
matches can grow into lasting friendships.
What Bigs and Littles Do
Getting together is a great time for both Bigs and Littles. It doesn't require a special occasion or expensive activities; just a few hours every month sharing simple things you already enjoy with a young person. Things like….
- Shooting hoops
- Playing a board game
- Sharing a pizza
- Taking a walk in the park
- Or just hanging out and talking
Your donation will make a difference
Calls come in every day from parents, teachers and guidance counselors. They know what a difference a mentor can make in a child's life. Your gift can help make Big magic for children in your local community by:
- Helping us to recruit new Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers
- Ensuring that trained professionals match children to caring and responsible Bigs
- Offering one-on-one, ongoing supervision and support for every match
- Providing cultural and social activities to enrich the opportunities for children
And 92.2% of every dollar you give goes directly to making and supporting matches; the remainder covers overall program administration.
Think about a child who has wished for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Someone to have fun with and confide in. Someone to be a mentor. A guide. A friend. Now … think of how your gift could make a difference in that child's life.
Take a look at the websites: www.bbbs-rotterdam.nl
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