ARTICLE
Volunteers Needed Now at Big Brothers Big Sisters 60 Kids Are Now Waiting For Mentors Contact Name: Teresa Taft Contact Email: ttaft@bbbssun.org Contact Phone Number: 941-413-5225 There are currently 60 youth waiting for a Big/mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. We need volunteers now. It is our goal to have all children who want or need a mentor to have one. Help us to ‘end the wait,’ said Teresa Taft, Community Volunteer Recruiter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. When considering whether to become a Big Brother or Big Sister, ask yourself who mentored you when you were a child and what impact did that person make on your life? Now it is your turn to pay it forward by doing this for one of these children waiting for a mentor.” Help END THE WAIT TODAY. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is recruiting volunteers to mentor children ages 6-18. There are currently 60 youth waiting for a Big/mentor. Many options are available to mentors, such as the Bigs-in-School Program where the volunteer/mentor meets with the student in school for one hour per week or the traditional Community-Based Program where the volunteer/mentor meets with the child outside of school. During this time the organization is offering online/virtual mentoring for youth who may need help with academics or someone to talk to. All activities are done through video conferencing and the schedule is flexible based on everyone’s availability. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has been matching youth in meaningful, enduring, professionally supported mentoring relationships with adult volunteers who defend their potential and help them achieve their biggest possible futures. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Help end the wait! For further information or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer/mentor please contact Teresa Taft at 941.331.4376, ttaft@bbbssun.org or visit bbbssun.org