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Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS Versailles
Big Buddy program partners with Worch Library
The High School mentoring program, which is in its eighth year, would
like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the High school
mentors that give so willingly of their time as well as Betty Byrd at
Worch Memorial Library for allowing us to come to the library and
partake in your lego activity.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Buddies program, which began back in
September of 2000 started with a total of nine high school volunteers
and since has grown to over 153 volunteer mentors from both Shelby
& Darke County serving 126 children. Through this program
high school, sophomore, juniors and seniors from area schools are
matched up with area youth meeting with them two times a month
throughout the school year. Activities focus on educational and
social enhancing activities, as well as, personal safety & health
& Fitness. All activities are planned and supervised by
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members.
Jennifer Bruns stated, “The high school students at Versailles as well
as the elementary students involved in this program get along so well
and really enjoy each other’s company. They are always eager to learn
new things and to help each other out when needed ”.
The locations for the 2012-2013 Big Buddies program included sites at
Woodland Heights Elementary school in Greenville & Versailles
Elementary schools in Darke County.
The 2012-2013 high school volunteer mentors for the Versailles Site
include: Ashley Cochran, Courtney Rose, Kacie Lawrence, Cole Albers,
Brooklyn Wampler, Samantha Kremer, Alex Cordonnier, Allison Grilliot,
Cassidy Condon, Brittany Brand, Jessica Heitkamp, Jenna Hoelscher, Tori
Bulcher, Bridget Berger, Kristin Shimp, Todd Higlefort, Nicholas
Frazier, Madison Keiser, & Kori Oliver.
Big Brother Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is an agency of the
United Way and an affiliate organization of Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America. The Big Buddies program was partially funded through a
grant provided by the Harry Stephens Foundation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently looking forward to their upcoming
fundraiser, “Bowl For Kids Sake”, being held March 1st & 3rd, 2013.
If you are interested in learning more about this event or in forming a
team please contact the Big Brother Big Sisters office at 547-9622 or
492-7611, or go online at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.
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