Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Each of us remembers the person, other than our parents, who brought a little magic into our lives. Every single child can benefit from the additional caring and insight a Big Brother or Big Sister offers and the value their shared experience creates. Every volunteer Big brings something to the table. A caring person sharing everyday experiences with a child is the core premise on which our program was built and based. Whether in the community-based or school-based program, each match holds promise. Each match makes magic.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for people who want to spend time with a child. You have an opportunity to make an impact on a child's life by becoming a Big. A landmark study of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring confirmed that children are more likely to excel and make better choices in their lives when they have experienced the quiet power of a Big match. Little Brothers and Sisters are much less likely to skip school or to start abusing alcohol or drugs.

Who are Big volunteers? Someone like you. From high school students to senior citizens, Bigs are people who know that when you're part of something Big, you're part of a bigger picture...our communities. As a Big, you become a friend to a child in your community. No specialized degrees required.

Become a school-based Big. Spend an hour a week with a child at your local school. Become a community-based Big. Spend 6-8 hours a month out in the community, sharing experiences with a child. It's simple. Play games, have a beart-to-heart talk, learn a new joke or song. Rake leaves, go fishing, make a pizza. Nothing earth-shattering, but the power of that relationship can be life-altering (for you, too) and truly a part of something Big.

Volunteers are required to complete an application, interest inventory, and an interview--all designed to help us match you with a child with common interests and within your geographical area. You will be asked to provide us with a few references. We will also complete criminal and motor vehicle background checks from the information you provide. School-based volunteers may be high school students in good standing. Community-based volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. School-based matches start between the months of September and January. Community-based matches start anytime during the year. Volunteers are asked to commit for one academic year or one calendar year. All volunteers are provided with training prior to being matched with a child. Volunteers are also asked to respond to all contact by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff to ensure match safety. Staff will be contacting you on a monthly basis to provide support, celebrate success, and assist you in any way we can.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Eastern Maine

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Monthly Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Stacey Coventry, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

52 Christian Ridge Road Ellsworth, ME 04605 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Hancock Penobscot Washington
Zip codes:		04401,   04605,   04609,   04654