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COMMUNITY
BASED MENTORING
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What is Community Based Mentoring? |
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Volunteers provide
a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a child who is between the
ages of 6 and 14. Matches typically meet for 4 hours a month. These
matches are contacted on a monthly basis for support by the agency
Match Support Specialist. |
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What is the commitment? |
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Because
consistency is so important in the lives of children, volunteers are
asked to spend a minimum of 4 hours a month with a child. Big
Brothers Big Sisters asks for at least a 1 year commitment. |
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What are the requirements? |
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Volunteers are mature,
stable, responsible individuals 16 years and older. They must
complete an application, participate in an office interview, provide
the agency with copies of their driver’s license and auto insurance
card, and submit names of references. All volunteers must also
be fingerprinted (fee will be paid by applicant). When the
potential volunteer has successfully passed the screening process a
one-on-one match with a child will be made based on preferences and
compatibility. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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Where do Little Brothers and Little Sisters come from? |
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Little Brothers
and Little Sisters are referred to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office
by parents/guardians, social services, churches, schools, etc.
The agency serves children 6-14 years of age who could benefit from
additional adult attention and friendship. |
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Where do volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters come from? |
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Volunteers are
recruited from service clubs, professional groups, churches, colleges,
and by "word of mouth". They are individuals who care enough to
want to help a child. |
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How do I become involved or enroll my children? |
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The process begins
with a simple phone call or e-mail to the agency (1-888-364-5965 or
330-339-6916 bbbs@tusco.net). At that time an interview will be
scheduled with the volunteer and/or parent/child. |
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After I am matched am I left on my own? |
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No! The Big,
parent, and Little receive support from the agency through regular
contact with the Match Support Specialist. |
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"LITTLE MOMENTS. BIG MAGIC". |
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SCHOOL BASED
MENTORING
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What is School Based Mentoring?
Through a partnership between several local schools in our service
area, volunteers are now able to visit with children for one hour each
week in the schools. A Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member is
present during the meetings to offer guidance and support. |
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What is the commitment?
Volunteers
meet with the same child for one hour each week for the duration of
the school year. They do not meet outside of school grounds.
Depending on which school is chosen, volunteers may meet during the
child's study hall, lunch hour, or after school.
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What are the requirements?
Volunteers
complete an application form, provide references, and must pass a
background check. They are then interviewed and may begin
meeting with the child once approved. Both adult community
members and high school students are able to be matched in this
program.
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What school districts participate
in the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Based Mentoring Program?
Claymont
(High School, Eastport, Trenton)
Brown Local
(High School, Elementary School)
Dover (High
School, Dover East, Dover Avenue)
Tusky Valley
(High School and Middle School)
Wooster
(High School and Kean Elementary)
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