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Big Buddy
Mentor: Jenna
Gnade of Greenville and Little Buddy Aleiha Fenton, daughter of Kim
Bierly of Greenville.
High School Big Buddy
Mentors Needed
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Shelby and Darke County is excited to announce that another great
year is in the works for the Big Buddies after-school program. This
is the fiftenth year the program has been in place. The Buddies
program is a nine-month commitment where high school sophomores,
juniors, and seniors volunteer to work with and mentor elementary
aged children two times per month. During these meetings the high
school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters
staff, work with one or two children on different educational and
recreational activities. The program continues to promote social and
educational enhancing activities, as well as personal safety and
anti-bullying curriculm.
High school mentoring
programs have become a widespread component of many nationally
affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. Studies prove that
children from who spend time with a positive role model are more
likely to become healthy, productive adults. The Big Buddies program
has proven beneficial not only for the “Littles” but for the high
school volunteers as well.
In addition to our
after-school program, the agency has over 100 community-based matches
throughout Shelby and Darke County. These matches meet together
twice a month for outings which are planned around the volunteer’s
schedule. The goal of the community-based program is to match a
local child with an adult mentor, who can serve as a positive role
model, and expose the child to enhancing and uplifting activities.
There are still over 15 children waiting for a Big Brother or Sister
in the program, so now is the time to think about how you could make
a difference in the life of a child! If you are interested in
becoming a mentor in our High School Buddies program or the
community-based program, please call 547-9622 or 492-7611 or logon to
our website at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org
for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Shelby & Darke County is a United Way member agency and an
affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. If you would like
more information about how to become a volunteer, you may visit the
agency web site at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org
or call the Sidney office at (937)492-7611 or the Greenville office
at (937)547-9622.
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