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PROGRAM TYPES

COMMUNITY BASED

Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring program. Adult volunteers (Bigs) are matched with at-risk youth (Littles). Once a match has been made, Bigs and Littles can spend time in the community doing activities they enjoy. All volunteers must complete a screening process and training curriculum before being matched with a child. 

Benefits:

Flexible scheduling to fit your availability

Long lasting, positive impact on Little

Explore new interests through events and activities with your Little

 

Requirements:

  1. Meet at least 2x a month

  2. 1 -year minimum commitment

  3. Valid drivers license and auto insurance

  4. Complete interview, background check, and references

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SITE BASED

Site-based mentoring is an after-school mentoring program in Bryan. The matches can do homework, play games, make crafts, or just chat when meeting. All volunteers must complete a screening process and training curriculum before being matched with a child. The High School Big program in Robertson County matches high school mentors with an elementary or middle school aged mentee. These matches complete social-emotional learning activities which are developed by our mentoring services managers. 

Benefits:

Set, consistent schedule

Follows an academic year (9 months)

Long lasting, positive impact on Little

 

Requirements:

1. Meet 1x a week for 1 hour between 3-5pm

2. 1-year minimum commitment

3. Reliable transportation to the site

4. Valid form of identification

5. Complete interview, background check, and references

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