Becoming a Little Brother or Sister
“I think she is nice and changed the way I looked at
people I was not friends with.”
~ Little Sister Chelsea P.
Not every child from a single-parent home needs a Big Brother or
Big Sister. Many can rely on the support of other family
members - an uncle, aunt, or
grandparent. But in some cases where a caring adult is needed
and requested, a Big Brother or Big Sister can help
- not as a surrogate parent, or as a tutor or teacher,
but as a friend.
These volunteers are the positive role
models so vitally important to children at risk of failing in
school or of engaging in harmful behavior. Just by sharing
experiences, celebrating accomplishments, and listening to a
child’s concerns, a Big Brother or Big Sister can make a
difference to a child.
Our volunteers mentor children in
Livingston County, between the ages of 5 and 16, who want and
need a friend. The relationship provides the Little with an
increased sense of belonging, and often leads to enhanced
communication skills and improved performance at home, at
school, and in the community. The Bigs and Littles just see
their relationship as just having fun together.
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Paul and Jordan, matched in January 2000,
celebrate their seventh anniversary
Big Sister Michelle and Little Sister Samantha come to
every match activity BBBS provides.
Big Sister Joann and Little Sister Keely enjoying
our fishing activity.
Lunch Buddies Rule! |
