Who Can Be A Big?
So Many Ways to Make an Impact!
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Community-based Mentoring: Spend time with a youth doing things you like to do in the community.
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School-Based Mentoring: Spend time with an elementary student during your lunch hour.
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Sports Buddies: Share your love of sports with a young person as a spectator or participant.
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Bigs in Blue/Bigs with Badges: A program for members of police, sheriff and fire departments.
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Beyond School Walls: Share your career/trade/skills with a young person at your place of business.
Wondering if this volunteer opportunity is right for you?
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Do you want to make a positive difference in the life of a child?
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Do you have 2-4 hrs a month available to volunteer?
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Are you able to sign up for one year/school year? (don't worry you can still travel for work, go on vacations, etc. There's a lot of flexibility here!)
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Can you pass a background check and provide good references?
You're on the right track!
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What are some of the benefits of becoming a BIG?
Being a Big is fun and rewarding, and our professionally trained staff are here to support you every step of the way.
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Aside from the positive impact your time can have on a child, here are some other benefits of Becoming a Big:
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Pursue interests and hobbies you usually don't spend time on
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Discounts at local eateries, recreational organizations and events during outings with your Little
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Social networking with your peers
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Opportunities for free child/youth related trainings
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Increase your confidence and communication skills
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Enhance your resume